River Buffalo Full-Grain Crust for Belt Uppers from Japan
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 — 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
• 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