Swamp Buffalo Dry Crust Skin from Mexico
Dry crust skins from swamp buffalo, tanned without hair on, split or unsplit, in crust form. Fits HTS 4104.49.30.60 for other buffalo crust hides. Ideal for durable boot and bag production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document crust process including retanning or fat-liquoring prior to drying per chapter notes
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as equine (4104.49.50) which has different rates
• Test for moisture content to confirm dry state; over 15% may shift to wet categories