Water Buffalo Crust Leather for Soccer Cleats from Japan
Full grain unsplit water buffalo crust upper leather in dry state, tanned for sports footwear uppers like soccer cleats. Classified in HTS 4104.41.40.10 as bovine crust upper leather not further prepared. Provides flexibility and durability.
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
• Test for moisture content to confirm dry crust; include supplier affidavits on preparation level; watch for blending with synthetic materials