Equine Full Grain Leather for Automotive Seats from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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