Chrome Retanned Bovine Whole Skin

Whole bovine skin chrome tanned then retanned and fat-liquored post-crusting, without hair, for automotive upholstery. Fits 4107.19.70.90 as other further prepared whole hides of bovine animals, not 4114 or fancy. Provides supple finish for seating applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4104.41Lower: 13.3% vs 40%

If full-grain splits rather than whole

Whole hides vs splits determine 4107.19 vs 4107.91 pathways.

5901.10.20Lower: 39.1% vs 40%

If coated with polymers for textile use

Leather coated for textile imitation shifts to chapter 59.

4107.11Lower: 12.4% vs 40%

If fancy styled with surface patterns

Fancy leather has dedicated subheadings separate from 'other'.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit lab tests proving irreversible tanning to distinguish from reversible crust in 4101-4103

Declare exact chemical processes; misstating retanning can lead to penalties

For splits hidden as whole, use precise gauging to avoid reclassification

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