Equine Full Grain Leather for Automotive Seats from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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