Small Whole Buffalo Crust Leather

Tanned buffalo hide (bovine family) in dry crust form, whole with surface area ≤28 sq ft, no hair, not further prepared. Specifically under 4104.49.20.00 for small whole 'other' bovine crust skins.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.4%+35.0%37.4%
🇲🇽Mexico2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇨🇦Canada2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇩🇪Germany2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇯🇵Japan2.4%+10.0%12.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4104Same rate: 37.4%

If grain splits, not whole

Grain-side splits of bovine crust classified distinctly from whole hides.

4101.50Lower: 13.3% vs 37.4%

If raw with hair on

Chapter note (c) excludes hairy raw hides; must be de-haired and tanned.

4107.91Lower: 12.4% vs 37.4%

If equine, not bovine

Equine crust leather shares hierarchy but may shift if not strictly bovine.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify buffalo origin in docs; often confused with bovine cowhide but both under same heading

Crust must be dry and may include fat-liquoring per note (b); test for moisture content

Avoid bulk packaging mislabeling as sets—individual whole hides only for this code