Buffalo Crust Full Grain Upper Leather for Boots from China
Tanned buffalo hide crust leather, whole unsplit full grain, surface <2.6 m², prepared as upper leather for boot manufacturing without further processing. Fits HTS 4104.41.10.20 as bovine (buffalo included) dry crust upper leather, hair-free. Ideal for rugged work or fashion boots due to natural strength.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Label clearly as 'buffalo upper leather, crust' with exact sq footage; customs often scrutinizes buffalo vs bovine
• Avoid pitfalls by separating from lining leathers in shipments; use NAATA certificates for origin
• Test for fat-liquoring levels to ensure crust, not finished status