Buffalo Hide Crust Upper for Orthopedic Shoe Uppers from Japan
Specialty full-grain buffalo crust in dry state for orthopedic shoe uppers, offering flexibility and durability. HTS 4104.41.30.10 covers this as unsplit buffalo upper leather, tanned to crust without hair or additional prep. Medical-grade selection ensures softness.
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
• For medical end-use, include specs on softness (e.g
• fat-liquor content) to support classification
• Avoid bulk packaging that crushes grain; use proper ventilation to maintain dry state