Aniline-Dyed Bovine Upholstery Leather from Germany
Whole bovine hides dyed with aniline for transparent, natural finish in luxury upholstery like automotive seats. HTS 4107.19.50.00 applies as it's prepared after tanning/crusted, whole, and specified for upholstery. The minimal processing preserves the leather's breathability.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.8%
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
Import Tips
• Provide dye penetration certificates to confirm 'further prepared' status beyond simple crusting
• Check for hair-on traces; even minimal hair triggers chapter 43 exclusion per chapter notes
• Declare end-use as upholstery explicitly to avoid scrutiny for heading 4114 thin leather