Buffalo Crust Full Grain Upper Leather for Boots from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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