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Water Buffalo Upholstery Leather for Boat Seats

Full grain unsplit whole hides of water buffalo, prepared after tanning for marine upholstery like boat cushions, with water-resistant finishing. HTS 4107.11.50.00 covers this buffalo upholstery leather without hair. Excels in humid environments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+37.5%40.3%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+60.0%62.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+52.5%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4106.22.00.00Lower: 39.9% vs 40.3%

If crust, retanned but not fully finished

Notes define crust as retanned prior to drying; fully prepared after crusting stays in 4107.

9401.61.60Lower: 37.5% vs 40.3%

If assembled into furniture frames

Upholstered furniture complete shifts to Chapter 94, not leather hides.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Test for mildew resistance and include in import declaration for upholstery validation

• Declare exact tanning process (vegetable/chromium) as it affects crust vs prepared status