River Buffalo Dry Crust Hide from Japan
Dry state crust hide from river buffalo, full grain unsplit, tanned without hair on. HTS 4104.41.30 covers these buffalo-specific crusts before additional processing. Suited for belt and wallet production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
Import Tips
• Document tanning method (chrome vs vegetable) for accurate crust classification; bundle weights must match invoice to avoid customs holds
• Watch for moisture content exceeding dry state limits