Water Buffalo Wet-Blue Full Grain from Japan
Whole water buffalo hide, unsplit full grain in wet-blue, under 28 sq ft, for drum skins and accessories. Classified HTS 4104.11.20.00 for bovine wet-state leathers, 'other' whole hides not further prepared. Prized for durability in musical instruments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Species certification distinguishing water buffalo; preserve wetness with brine packing; avoid drying agents in transit