Semi-Aniline Buffalo Upholstery Leather from Japan
Semi-aniline upholstery leather from buffalo hides (bovine family) uses grain splits further prepared after tanning for premium furniture like recliners. HTS 4107.92.50.00 applies to this hairless, other upholstery leather. Light pigmentation protects while showing natural markings.
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
• Specify buffalo as bovine in import docs to fit hierarchy; generic 'bovine' covers it
• Test thickness and splits; non-grain may go to other 4107.92 subheadings