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
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
• 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