Oil-Pulled Buffalo Sides
Fat-liquored (oil-pulled) buffalo sides, crust-processed and further prepared, hair-free for gloves. Per Chapter note 2(B), fat-liquoring prior to drying is part of crust, and this leather is classified under tariff item 4107.99.00 as 'Other'.
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 patent or metallised
Patent and metallised leather are classified under heading 4114.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fat-liquoring was done prior to drying, as per Chapter note 2(B)
• Ensure the leather is not further prepared after crusting, such as by finishing
• Keep records of the processing steps for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 4107.99.00
Buffalo Hide Sole Leather
Durable sole leather derived from buffalo hides, tanned and finished for high-wear shoe bottoms with excellent abrasion resistance. This leather is further prepared after crusting, without hair, suitable for rugged footwear, and is classified under tariff item 4107.99.00 as 'Other'.
Buffalo Leather for Handbag Manufacturing
Prepared buffalo leather sheets intended for handbag production, post-tanning and crusting, with no hair remaining. This leather is classified under tariff item 4107.99.00 as 'Other' tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared.
Buffalo Split Leather Sides
Split leather sides from buffalo hides, prepared after tanning or crusting, hairless, ideal for shoe linings and mid-soles. These sides are classified under tariff item 4107.99.00 as 'Other' tanned or crust skins without wool, not further prepared.
Buffalo Split Upper Leather
Split upper leather from buffalo hides, further prepared after tanning or crusting, hair-free, intended for shoe uppers. This leather is classified under tariff item 4107.99.00 as 'Other' tanned or crust skins without wool, not further prepared.
Buffalo Vegetable-Tanned Upper Leather
Vegetable-tanned upper leather from buffalo, post-crusting preparation, hair-free splits for shoe uppers. This leather is classified under tariff item 4107.99.00 as 'Other' tanned or crust skins without wool, not further prepared beyond tanning or crusting.
Dyed Buffalo Crust Leather
Dyed crust buffalo leather, retanned and colored prior to drying, hairless, for apparel. Per Chapter note 2(B), crust includes hides that have been retanned, coloured or fat-liquored prior to drying, and this leather is classified under tariff item 4107.99.00 as 'Other'.