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
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
• 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