Water Buffalo Crust Leather Hide from China
Full grain, unsplit crust hide from water buffalo, tanned and dried without hair, not further prepared beyond crust processing. Classified under HTS 4104.41.30 as buffalo crust in dry state, distinguishing it from wet blue or finished leathers. Used primarily for high-end upholstery and accessories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.4%
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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Verify tanning process is irreversible per chapter notes to avoid reclassification to 4101-4103; require CITES documentation if from wild Asian buffalo populations
• Inspect for hair remnants to confirm 'without hair on' status; declare exact thickness if split