River Buffalo Full-Grain Crust for Belt Uppers from China
Dry unsplit full-grain crust leather from river buffalo, intended for the upper layer of leather belts. Classified in 4104.41.30.10 for its buffalo crust characteristics: tanned, hairless, dry state without further processing. Provides strength for belting applications.
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
• Measure thickness accurately; upper leather typically 1.2-1.6mm to fit subheading norms
• Segregate from equine leathers in storage to prevent mix-up during customs exam
• Declare as 'crust' explicitly; vague 'tanned leather' invites scrutiny