Buffalo Grain Split Leather for Upholstery from China
Prepared grain split leather from buffalo hides, post-tanning and crusting, used for furniture upholstery. It matches HTS 4107.12.70.90 criteria for other grain splits of bovine (buffalo) whole hides without hair. Known for its durability and natural texture in interior applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
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
• Test for chemical residues from tanning to meet environmental import standards
• Document split layer origin to prevent reclassification as full substance
• Use commercial invoices specifying end-use to avoid industrial vs retail mix-ups