Buffalo Wet-Blue Hide for Automotive Leather from Japan
Full grain unsplit buffalo hide in wet-blue chrome tanned state, hair-free, for further processing into automotive upholstery leather. HTS 4104.11.30.60 applies to these other buffalo hides in wet state, not further prepared. Ideal for heavy-duty vehicle seating due to buffalo's durability.
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
• Provide end-use statements if importing in bulk for industrial processing to qualify for any duty preferences
• Ensure hides are stored refrigerated during shipping to maintain wet state and prevent spoilage claims