Wet-Blue Buffalo Hide (Split) from Japan
A split layer from water buffalo hide chrome-tanned to wet-blue stage, hair removed, in wet state without further preparation. Commonly used for mid-range upholstery leather production. Fits HTS 4104.19.50.80 for other wet-state tanned bovine (buffalo) hides.
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
• Document split thickness and tanning process; splits over certain gauges may need separate verification
• Ensure no reversible pre-tanning; full chrome wet-blue only to stay in 4104
• Label origin clearly as buffalo (bovine) to distinguish from equine for tariff accuracy