Indian Buffalo Grain Split Crust from China
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.
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
• Provide lab analysis confirming 'crust' status including any retanning or fat-liquoring per chapter note (b); label origin country accurately for quota compliance
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as finished leather which incurs different duties