River Buffalo Upper Crust Leather for Handbags from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label for retail vs industrial use; retail sets may need different valuation
• Ensure no 'further preparation' like coloring that violates crust definition