Black Aniline Finish Bovine Sofa Leather from Japan
Whole bovine hide grain split with aniline finish, prepared for luxury sofa upholstery. Under HTS 4107.12.50.00 as other upholstery leather from whole grain splits of bovine animals, further processed post-crusting. The semi-transparent dye preserves natural grain for authentic look.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide lab tests for chemical finishes to confirm non-reversible tanning
• Use proper NAICS codes for furniture end-use declarations
• Watch for undervaluation penalties on high-value aniline leathers