Aniline Dyed Buffalo Upholstery Leather from China
Aniline-dyed leather from buffalo hides is semi-aniline finished with minimal coating, preserving natural character for premium upholstery in recliners and loveseats. It qualifies for HTS 4107.99.50.00 as further prepared bovine (buffalo) leather without hair, designated for upholstery, distinct from 4114 parchment-dressed types. The dyeing penetrates deeply for fade-resistant color in furniture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide dyeing and fat-liquoring certificates to confirm 'further prepared after crusting' per chapter note (b)
• Test for restricted chemicals like azo dyes; non-compliance leads to CBP holds common for upholstery imports
• Specify 'sides' in documentation if applicable; full hides might trigger different valuation scrutiny