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Buffalo Leather Field Reporter Case from Japan

A heavy-duty buffalo leather case designed for journalists, featuring waterproof seams and notebook slots. Its outer surface of leather qualifies it under tariff item 4202.11.00 as an occupational luggage case.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

11%

Import Tips

• Verify the leather is genuine buffalo hide and not a substitute; documentation from the tannery helps

• The case's occupational purpose (journalism) should be clear from its design features

• Ensure waterproof seams do not involve plastic coatings that could alter classification