Aniline Dyed Bovine Upholstery Leather from Japan
Aniline dyed leather from bovine grain splits is semi-aniline finished after tanning or crusting, penetrating the hide for a natural look used in luxury furniture upholstery. It qualifies for HTS 4107.92.50.00 as other upholstery leather from grain splits of bovine animals, hair-free. The minimal topcoat preserves the leather's breathability and patina development.
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
• Document the dyeing and finishing processes to prove further preparation beyond crust per chapter definitions
• Ensure CITES compliance if from exotic bovine sources, though standard cattle hides are exempt
• Test for composition leather traits, as heading 4115 applies if made from leather waste per schedule definition