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Buffalo Hide Wet-Blue Upper Sole Leather from Mexico

Full grain unsplit upper leather from buffalo hides in wet-blue chrome-tanned state, suitable for both upper and sole applications in footwear. HTS 4104.11.40.10 covers this as bovine (buffalo included) wet-state leather without hair, not further prepared, per full hierarchy for upper/sole designations.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

Document buffalo-specific origin as bovine subclass to prevent reclassification

Ensure hides remain wet-state upon import to avoid duty shifts to dry categories

Test for thickness uniformity to qualify as upper leather

Buffalo Hide Wet-Blue Upper Sole Leather from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4104.11.40.10