Pigmented Corrected Bovine Upholstery Leather from Japan
Whole bovine hides with surface correction and pigment finish for durable contract upholstery in hotels. Under HTS 4107.19.50.00 for whole, hairless, post-tanned bovine leather designated upholstery. Pigmentation hides imperfections for high-traffic use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document correction process to differentiate from full-grain; customs flags opacity levels
• Ensure no composition leather elements, as defined in heading 4115 notes
• Use protective packaging to maintain 'whole hide' status during transit