Swamp Buffalo Whole Crust Skin from Japan
Whole swamp buffalo hides tanned to crust in dry state, hair-free, not split or further prepared. Falls under HTS 4104.49.30 as other buffalo crust hides. Popular for heavy-duty bags 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
• Provide square footage measurements for accurate duty assessment on hides
• Ensure no pre-tanning reversibility; chapter notes send reversible to 4101-4103