Wet-Blue Buffalo Lining Leather for Casual Sneakers from Japan
Full grain unsplit buffalo (bovine) leather in wet-blue, unit surface ≤28 sq ft, for sneaker linings. HTS 4104.11.10 covers this tanned wet-state leather without further prep. Provides moisture-wicking in athletic footwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify 'lining' vs 'upper' in commercial invoice for accurate duty assessment
• Include photos or diagrams showing full grain unsplit nature
• Prevent mold in wet hides with proper antimicrobial treatment documentation