Water Buffalo Crust Leather Hide from Japan
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 — 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
• 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