Wet Blue Buffalo Hide (Unsplit, Heavy Weight) from China
Heavy-weight wet blue hide from water buffalo, chrome-tanned and maintained in wet state without splitting. Used primarily for durable upholstery and heavy-duty leather goods. Fits HTS 4104.19.50.30 as other bovine (buffalo) wet blues, not split, not further prepared.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Measure thickness accurately (over 1mm typical for heavy weight) to distinguish from lighter splits
• Include salinity and pH test reports to prove wet state preservation during customs inspection
• Avoid common pitfall of drying in containers; use refrigerated shipping for long voyages