Water Buffalo Lining Crust for Wallet Interiors
Dry crust water buffalo leather, whole and small-sized, tanned for use as wallet interiors without additional processing. As a bovine animal, buffalo leather falls within heading 41.04, and the dry crust state with no hair aligns with this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the leather is in wet state (e.g., wet-blue) rather than dry crust
Wet state leather is classified separately from dry crust within heading 41.04.
If the leather has been further processed beyond crust (e.g., finished leather)
Finished leather falls under heading 41.07 for leather further prepared after tanning.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the leather is from buffalo (bovine family) and not from another animal, as species determines the correct heading
• Provide documentation that the leather is in dry crust form and not further prepared, such as a tannery process certificate
• Be aware that small whole hides (≤2.6 m²) are classified here, but larger hides may fall under a different tariff item
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