Water Buffalo Dry Crust Upper for Motorcycle Jackets from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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