Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 41079150: Full Grain Unsplit Upholstery Leather

HS Code 41079150 refers to full grain unsplit upholstery leather of bovines (excluding buffalo) and equines. This type of leather is not whole, without hair, and is prepared after tanning or crusting. It should be noted that this HS code does not include leather under HS code 4114.

The bound / MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 41079150 is 2.8%. The MFN duty rate implies that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners.

The quantity unit for HS Code 41079150 is square meters (M2). This unit is used to measure the area of the leather.

There are several special tariff preference programs available for the import of HS Code 41079150. These programs offer duty-free treatment for countries such as Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Chile, Israel, Jordan, Mexico, Oman, Peru, Singapore, and more. Some of these programs include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible products.
• Australia Special Rate: Offers a special rate for imports from Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Offers a special rate for imports from Bahrain.
• NAFTA for Canada: Provides duty-free treatment for imports from Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Chile Special Rate: Offers a special rate for imports from Chile.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from designated beneficiary countries in the Caribbean Basin.
• Israel Special Rate: Offers duty-free treatment for imports from Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from designated beneficiary countries in the Andean region.
• Jordan Special Rate: Offers a special rate for imports from Jordan.
• Morocco Special Rate: Offers a special rate for imports from Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Provides duty-free treatment for imports from Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Oman Special Rate: Offers a special rate for imports from Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Provides duty-free treatment for imports from designated beneficiary countries in the Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement region.
• Peru Special Rate: Offers a special rate for imports from Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate: Offers a special rate for imports from Singapore.

When importing HS Code 41079150 into the United States, exporters need to consider the rules and regulations of the importing and exporting US states. These regulations may vary depending on the specific state. It is important to comply with all applicable laws and requirements to ensure smooth trade.

HS Code 41079150 pertains to full grain unsplit upholstery leather of bovines and equines. It is important to understand the specific requirements and duty rates associated with this HS code when engaging in international trade. The availability of special tariff preference programs provides opportunities for duty-free treatment, which can benefit importers and exporters alike.