Full-Grain Buffalo Crust Leather for Work Boot Uppers from China
Dry-state full-grain unsplit buffalo upper leather, tanned to crust stage for durable work boot uppers. Classified under 4104.41.30.10 due to its buffalo origin, lack of hair, and minimal preparation limited to crust processes. It's not split and remains in natural dry form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.4%
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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'buffalo crust upper leather' with thickness and grain details to match subheading specs
• Test for moisture content to confirm dry state; wet hides risk reclassification to 4104.49
• Avoid common pitfall of mixing with finished leathers; provide lab analysis showing no surface coating