Water Buffalo Crust Leather Hide from Japan
A full-grain crust hide from water buffalo, tanned in the dry state without hair, not further prepared beyond crusting. Classified under HTS 4104.49.30.60 as buffalo crust leather, other than specific types. Used primarily for high-end upholstery and accessories.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Verify tanning process is irreversible and not further prepared to avoid reclassification to wet-blue (4102)
• Obtain CITES certification if from wild buffalo species; declare species origin accurately
• Ensure hides are hair-free and in dry crust state; measure thickness for subheading compliance