Cut Leather SUV Front Seat Side Bolster from Japan
Leather sections cut to precise shape for the side bolsters of front seats in sport utility vehicles. Classified under HTS 9401.99.1010 due to being leather upholstery parts cut for motor vehicle seats, excluding those for heading 9402. Used in assembly lines for premium SUVs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
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
Import Tips
• Obtain OEM specifications confirming fit for specific motor vehicle models to support 'of seats used for motor vehicles' claim
• Label shipments clearly as 'leather seat parts, cut to shape' and include quality certificates for durability standards
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; provide cost breakdowns separating leather from any minor attachments