Indian Buffalo Grain Split Crust

Grain split crust from Indian water buffalo hides, tanned in dry state without hair, unsplit surface layer only. Falls under HTS 4104.41.30 for buffalo full grains or grain splits not further prepared. Ideal for shoe uppers and bag linings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.4%+35.0%37.4%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.4%+10.0%12.4%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.4%+10.0%12.4%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.4%+10.0%12.4%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.4%+10.0%12.4%

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Alternative Classifications

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4104.49.10Lower: 35% vs 37.4%

If from equine animals like horse

Equine crust full grains/splits classified separately from bovine/buffalo in 4104.49.

4104Same rate: 37.4%

If in wet state rather than dry crust

Wet blues and wet crusts for buffalo fall under unsplit/wet subheading 4104.42.

4114.20Lower: 11.6% vs 37.4%

If vegetable-tanned and further processed into crusted web

Vegetable crust webs from splits may shift to heading 4114.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide lab analysis confirming 'crust' status including any retanning or fat-liquoring per chapter note (b); label origin country accurately for quota compliance

β€’ Avoid common pitfall of declaring as finished leather which incurs different duties

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