Vegetable-Tanned Buffalo Upholstery Leather from Japan
Whole buffalo hide vegetable-tanned for upholstery, providing natural patina and durability for rustic furniture. Falls under HTS 4107.19.50.00 as buffalo is included in bovine animals, further prepared post-tanning without hair. Ideal for eco-conscious manufacturers seeking chrome-free options.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.8%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'buffalo' (bovine) to distinguish from sheep/goat; mislabeling leads to chapter 41 exclusions
• Test for chrome content if claiming vegetable-tanned; customs may require lab analysis for environmental compliance
• Package in bulk rolls for whole hides to prevent reclassification as cut pieces or parts