Wet-State Buffalo Upper Leather for Handbag Manufacturing from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Declare intended use as 'upper leather' with buyer contracts to support classification
• Ensure hides are unsplit full grains; splits require separate declaration