Equine Full Grain Leather for Automotive Seats

Premium full grain unsplit leather from equine hides, processed beyond tanning for upholstery in luxury car interiors. Classified under HTS 4107.91.50.00 as other upholstery leather of equine animals, without hair on, excluding heading 4114. Its strength suits high-end vehicle seating.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+35.0%37.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

4107.92Lower: 12.4% vs 37.8%

If grain splits (not full grain unsplit)

Grain splits of bovine/equine move to 4107.92, differing from full grains in 4107.91.

4201.00.60.00Same rate: 37.8%

If further made into saddlery or harnesses

Finished equine leather goods like saddles classify in chapter 42, not raw hides.

4101.50.40Lower: 22.5% vs 37.8%

If raw with hair on from equine animals

Chapter note (c) places raw equine hides with hair in 4101, before tanning.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain veterinary certificates confirming equine origin and hair removal to comply with chapter exclusions

Label as 'upholstery use' in invoices; mislabeling as general leather risks reclassification

Test for chemical treatments ensuring full preparation post-crusting to avoid 4104 pitfalls