River Buffalo Upper Crust Leather for Handbags

Crust upper leather from river buffalo hides, dry-tanned without hair, ideal for luxury handbag exteriors before further crafting. Precisely matches HTS 4104.49.30.10 for buffalo upper leather.

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.

4104.49Same rate: 37.4%

If split, not whole

Whole hides in .30-.50; split buffalo crust under .75.

4202.21Lower: 19% vs 37.4%

If manufactured into handbag exteriors

Assembled trunks/bags in Chapter 42; crust leather remains Chapter 41.

4102.21.00Lower: 17.5% vs 37.4%

If raw, untanned

Pre-tanning raw hides in 4101-4102; tanned crust required for 4104.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label for retail vs industrial use; retail sets may need different valuation

Ensure no 'further preparation' like coloring that violates crust definition

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