Water Buffalo Dry Crust Upper for Motorcycle Jackets

Unsplit full-grain water buffalo crust leather in dry state, designated for upper leather in motorcycle protective jackets. It matches HTS 4104.41.30.10 as tanned buffalo hide without hair, crust processed (retanned and dried), not further prepared. The robust grain makes it ideal for abrasion-resistant apparel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.4%+35.0%37.4%
🇲🇽Mexico2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇨🇦Canada2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇩🇪Germany2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇯🇵Japan2.4%+10.0%12.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4107.19.50Higher: 37.8% vs 37.4%

If dyed or stained and further finished for retail

Finished upper leathers with additional dyeing or surface treatment beyond crust go to 4107.19.

4104.41.20.00Same rate: 37.4%

If sourced from American bison rather than water buffalo

While both bovine, tariff distinguishes; American bison often under general bovine 4104.41.20.

4101.50Lower: 13.3% vs 37.4%

If raw and in dry salted state, not tanned

Pre-tanned raw buffalo hides remain in 4101 until tanning process begins.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include veterinary certificates confirming no hair on hides and buffalo species identification

Document crust processes (retanning, fat-liquoring) to comply with chapter note (b) definition

Watch for splitting during import; splits may require reclassification to grain splits subheadings

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