Fancy Bovine Full Grain Calfskin Leather from Japan
Premium full grain unsplit leather from young bovine hides, further prepared after tanning with fancy finishes like embossing or metallic coatings for high-end fashion use. Classified under HTS 4107.91.80.00 as fancy bovine leather without hair, other than heading 4114. It features a luxurious surface preserving the natural grain for upholstery and accessories.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
Import Tips
• Verify tanning process documentation to confirm it's beyond crusting and meets 'further prepared' criteria, avoiding reclassification to 4104-4106
• Obtain certificates of origin for preferential duty treatment under USMCA or other FTAs, as fancy leathers often qualify
• Label with accurate species (bovine) and ensure no hair on hides to prevent customs disputes