Buffalo Grain Split Leather for Sofas from China
A whole buffalo hide grain split, tanned and finished as upholstery leather for sofa manufacturing. Classified in HTS 4107.12.50.00 due to its bovine (buffalo) origin, grain split structure, and preparation for upholstery use excluding heading 4114. It features oil-treated finish for flexibility and water resistance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain tanning process certificates to prove 'further prepared after crusting' status
• Check for split thickness measurements to confirm grain split category
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as retail to prevent duty adjustments