Indian Water Buffalo Dry Crust Skin from Japan
Dry crust hides from Indian water buffalo, tanned without hair on, in whole or side form, not split or further prepared. Fits HTS 4104.49.30 for other buffalo crust leather. Ideal for upholstery and bag production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain origin certificates specifying buffalo species and tanning method to prevent disputes at customs
• Check for hair-on presence; chapter notes exclude hair-on hides from this classification