Water Buffalo Upholstery Leather for Boat Seats from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
Import Tips
• 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