Water Buffalo Dry Crust Upper for Motorcycle Jackets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.9%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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