Split Buffalo Crust Leather from Japan
Side-split buffalo hides tanned to dry crust stage, without hair, not further prepared. Classified in HTS 4104.49.30.60 for other buffalo. Used for garment linings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Declare split thickness (e.g
• 1.0-1.2mm) as it affects value and duty calculations
• Avoid bundling with finished leather to prevent set classification issues
• Comply with Lacey Act for species declaration on splits