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
37.8%
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
9903.88.0325%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)
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