Wet-State Buffalo Upper Leather for Handbag Manufacturing

Unsplit full grain buffalo hide in wet-blue form, designated as upper leather for luxury handbag exteriors. HTS 4104.11.30.10 applies to its tanned wet state without hair or further preparation, typical for semi-processed leather goods. Offers natural texture for premium accessories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.4%+35.0%37.4%
🇲🇽Mexico2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇨🇦Canada2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇩🇪Germany2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇯🇵Japan2.4%+10.0%12.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4105Lower: 12% vs 37.4%

If sheepskin rather than buffalo

Composed sheep upper leather in wet state uses heading 4105 for ovine hides.

4104Same rate: 37.4%

If for bulk industrial use vs retail upper leather

Different sublevels for non-upper preparations, based on end-use specifications.

4202.21Lower: 19% vs 37.4%

If imported as finished handbag rather than raw leather

Assembled handbags from this leather are classified by finished article in Chapter 42.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare intended use as 'upper leather' with buyer contracts to support classification

Ensure hides are unsplit full grains; splits require separate declaration