Full Grain Bovine Cowhide Leather Whole Skin from Mexico
A whole bovine cowhide processed after tanning or crusting, featuring full grain surface without hair, not split, and not considered fancy leather. It falls under HTS 4107.19.70 as it is further prepared leather from bovine animals in whole form, excluding parchment-dressed or heading 4114 types. This leather is typically used for high-end upholstery or custom goods.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify tanning process documentation to confirm it's beyond crusting and not reversible, distinguishing from headings 4101-4103
• Provide certificates of origin and chemical treatment records to prove compliance with REACH and CITES if applicable
• Avoid misclassification as fancy leather by ensuring no ornamental finishes; inspect for uniform quality