Buffalo Grain Split Leather for Sofas from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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