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
52.4%
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
• Declare intended use as 'upper leather' with buyer contracts to support classification
• Ensure hides are unsplit full grains; splits require separate declaration