Buffalo Crust Upper Leather for Work Boot Uppers

Heavy-duty tanned buffalo crust leather in dry form, designated for industrial work boot uppers, without hair or further treatment. HTS 4104.49.30.10 covers this buffalo-specific upper leather crust.

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.

4105.30.00.00Lower: 37% vs 37.4%

If sheep or lamb, not buffalo

Different species headings; bovine/buffalo in 4104, ovine in 4105.

6406.10.77Lower: 28.7% vs 37.4%

If already made into footwear uppers

Finished uppers for footwear classify in Chapter 64, not raw leather.

4104.49Same rate: 37.4%

If in wet state rather than dry crust

Dry crust specific to .30; wet forms under other 4104.49 provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include tannery certificates confirming crust stage and no fat-liquoring beyond allowed per notes

Declare thickness and intended use for uppers to prevent footwear part misclassification

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