Plain Buffalo Grain Split for Upholstery from Germany
Whole buffalo grain split leather, post-tanned, ≤2.6 m² surface, non-fancy for upholstery use. Under HTS 4107.12.20.00 for qualifying bovine grain splits, prepared after crusting without hair.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify end-use as upholstery in docs but classify by material form, not use
• Conduct surface area audits; mismeasurement common pitfall leading to audits
• Confirm no pre-tanning reversible processes per note (a) to stay out of 4101-4103