Water Buffalo Crust Leather Hide from China
Tanned water buffalo hide in dry crust state, without hair, not further prepared beyond basic tanning and drying. Classified under HTS 4104.49.30 as buffalo crust leather from bovine animals. Used primarily for manufacturing high-end leather goods.
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
• Verify CITES documentation if from wild buffalo populations to ensure compliance with wildlife trade regulations
• Confirm tanning process is irreversible and hide is in dry crust state; provide tannery certificates
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring no further finishing like glazing or embossing has occurred