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
52.5%
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
• Provide square footage measurements for accurate duty assessment on hides
• Ensure no pre-tanning reversibility; chapter notes send reversible to 4101-4103