Buffalo Wet-Blue Shoulder Grain Split from Japan
Chrome-tanned wet-blue shoulder cut from buffalo hide, grain split surface in wet condition, hair removed, not further processed. HTS 4104.11.50.70 covers this as other wet blue splits. Popular for handbag and accessory leather.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
53.3%
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
• Specify anatomical cut (shoulder/belly) in commercial invoice for accurate valuation
• Test for biocide treatment levels; insufficient preservation causes customs holds
• Bundle in salt packs to prevent drying during ocean freight