African Cape Buffalo Crust Leather from Mexico
Full grain unsplit crust from Cape buffalo, tanned dry without hair, meeting 'not further prepared' criteria. Classified in HTS 4104.41.30 as buffalo crust, distinct from common bovine. Premium for exotic leather goods.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES Appendix II permits mandatory for African buffalo species; declare as 'crust' not finished to prevent duty escalation
• Test for endangered species mislabeling common in exotics