Buffalo Wet-Blue Upper Leather for Boots from Japan
Wet-state tanned buffalo hides prepared as upper leather, hairless and suitable for boot production, not further processed. Under HTS 4104.19.40.60 as other wet-blue upper leather from bovine (buffalo included). Known for strength in rugged footwear applications.
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
• Label clearly as 'buffalo' (bovine) to avoid equine misclassification
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain wet state and prevent crust formation
• Conduct pre-shipment thickness measurements for upper leather specs (typically under 3mm)