Metallic Fancy Buffalo Grain Split Leather from Germany
Fancy grain split leather from buffalo hides with metallic coating and printed designs, further prepared for fashion upholstery. Falls under HTS 4107.12.80.00 as buffalo (bovine) fancy grain splits, excluding hair-on or 4114 leather. Includes post-crust coloring and finishing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test for restricted substances like azo dyes; non-compliance leads to seizures
• Declare exact split thickness—over 1mm grain may challenge split status
• Pair with mill test reports for tanning irreversibility per chapter notes