Water Buffalo Dry Crust Upper Leather Sheets

Dry-state crust hides from water buffalo, tanned for use as upper leather in shoe production, hair-free and unsplit. Fits HTS 4104.49.30.10 specifically for buffalo upper leather not further prepared.

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.

4104.49.50.00Higher: 38.3% vs 37.4%

If not specifically for upper leather use

Upper leather has dedicated subheading; general crust buffalo leather uses 4104.49.50.

4114.10.00.00Higher: 38.2% vs 37.4%

If embossed or further finished for apparel

Any surface patterning or additional prep beyond crust classifies as finished leather in 4114.

4104Same rate: 37.4%

If equine (horse) rather than buffalo

Equine crust hides separate from bovine/buffalo in 4104.3x.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document buffalo species origin and dry crust moisture content (<15%) to confirm classification

Use NAICS codes for footwear manufacturing to support end-use declarations

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