Corrected Grain Cowhide Upholstery Leather from Japan
Corrected grain leather from cowhides undergoes buffing and recoating to create a uniform surface, then prepared for upholstery in vehicle seats and office chairs. Classified under HTS 4107.99.50.00 for its bovine origin, post-tanning preparation, and upholstery designation, excluding hair-on or heading 4114 types. This process enhances durability and cleanability for high-traffic furniture.
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
• Label hides with surface treatment details (buffed/corrected) to differentiate from full grain and support upholstery classification
• Ensure supplier provides split thickness measurements; splits over certain limits may shift to other 'other' subheadings