Buffalo Dry Crust Full Grain Leather from China
Unsplit full grain crust from water buffalo hides, tanned and dried without hair removal beyond basic tanning, not further prepared. Fits HTS 4104.41.50.00 for other bovine (buffalo) full grain unsplit crust.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
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
• Specify buffalo vs. cattle origin in invoices to prevent reclassification disputes
• Provide lab analysis confirming no composition leather additives (heading 4115)
• Ensure hides meet 'without hair on' via processing records; residual hair may shift to Chapter 43