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
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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