Embossed Top Grain Cow Upholstery Leather from Japan
Top grain cow leather embossed with patterns like pebbling for aesthetic upholstery in automotive interiors and sofas. Classified in HTS 4107.99.50.00 as further prepared bovine upholstery leather, parchment-dressed excluded, without hair splits or otherwise. Embossing adds texture while maintaining durability.
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
• Include embossing process specs in tech docs to justify further preparation beyond crust
• For auto use, align with FMVSS standards; missing certs delay customs release
• Avoid bulk import without invoices specifying 'sides/other'; triggers audit