Pakistani Buffalo Crust Hide from China
Tanned crust hides from Pakistani swamp buffalo in dry state, hair removed, not further prepared or split. Precisely matches HTS 4104.49.30 for other buffalo crust. Valued for durable furniture leather.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use species-specific veterinary certificates for buffalo origin verification
• Ensure no 'composition leather' additives; that's reserved for heading 4115 per schedule definition
• Watch for undervaluation penalties; crust hides have specific value benchmarks