Full Grain Buffalo Split for Upholstery from Japan
No, grain split from buffalo, further processed post-crusting for premium upholstery in automotive and furniture sectors. HTS 4107.12.40.00 applies to these whole buffalo grain splits, tanned without hair, other than 4114.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Provide lab tests for chemical content to comply with REACH-like regs; declare as 'other buffalo' to avoid full-grain misclass; bulk shipping requires proper ventilation to prevent mold