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
52.5%
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
• Species certification distinguishing water buffalo; preserve wetness with brine packing; avoid drying agents in transit