Buffalo Crust Upper Leather for Motorcycle Jackets from China
Whole buffalo hide crust leather, dry, surface <2.6 m², prepared as upper leather for heavy-duty jacket exteriors. Tanned equine/bovine without further preparation, fits 4104.49.10 precisely as small whole upper leather. Known for rugged durability in protective apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Confirm buffalo as 'bovine (including buffalo)' per HTS; measure surface area pre-shipment
• Certify no fat-liquoring beyond crust per notes; common pitfall is incorrect animal ID leading to wrong chapter