Automotive Leather Seat Waste Parings from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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