Automotive Leather Seat Waste Parings from Germany
Trimmings from cutting corrected-grain leather for car seats, unsuitable due to embossing defects. HTS 4115.20.00.00 for composition or tanned leather waste incapable of article production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Reference OEM rejection specs proving unsuitability for aftermarket seat repair use
• Separate automotive leather dust from parings during declaration for accurate sub-classification
• Use anti-static packaging for finely divided leather powder to prevent explosion hazards