Buffalo Wet-Blue Unsplit Full Grain Hide from Japan
Chrome-tanned wet-blue hide from water buffalo, full grain unsplit surface without hair, maintained in wet state for further processing. Fits HTS 4104.11.50.70 as other wet blues in wet state, grain splits or full grains, other category. Commonly used for high-end shoe uppers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.3%
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
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming chrome content >3% for wet-blue verification during customs inspection
• Declare exact split status (grain vs flesh); misdeclaration leads to 4104.12 splits subheading
• Check origin certificates as buffalo hides from certain regions face additional sanitary restrictions