Full Buffalo Side Crust Leather from Mexico
Whole buffalo sides processed into dry crust leather, tanned irreversibly without hair, not further prepared. HTS 4104.49.30 covers this other buffalo crust category. Commonly used for shoe uppers and belts.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'buffalo crust' vs 'cattle' to avoid reclassification during inspection
• Maintain records of tanning process irreversibility as per chapter note (a) for headings 4104-4106