Leather Furniture Upholstery Scraps from China
Small, odd-shaped parings from upholstery leather cutting for sofas and chairs, unsuitable for new leather goods due to finish damage and size. Falls under HTS 4115.20.00.00 as tanned leather waste from Chapter 41.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Document furniture pattern cutting efficiency (<85% yield) to substantiate waste classification during binding rulings
• Test for reversible tanning per note (a) – fully tanned waste stays in 4115, pre-tanned reverts to 4101-4103
• Declare surface treatment (aniline vs semi-aniline) as it impacts recycling potential and classification challenges