Buffalo Hide Dry Crust Upper Leather

Dry crust buffalo hide tanned without hair, prepared for use as upper leather in boots and shoes. Classified under HTS 4104.49.40.60 as 'other' crust hides of bovine (including buffalo) animals for upper or sole leather. This robust material suits durable footwear production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4104Same rate: 40%

If grain-split rather than full thickness

Grain splits of crust hides are classified separately from full-thickness crust in 4104.42.

4114.20Lower: 11.6% vs 40%

If from sheep, goats, or swine rather than bovine/buffalo

Non-bovine/equine crust hides fall under heading 4114 for other animals.

4106.22.00Lower: 37.4% vs 40%

If dressed but not further prepared, in wet form

Dressed hides not in crust/dry state go to 4106 for further tanned but not crust leather.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'crust upper leather' with thickness specs to match upper leather criteria

Test for reversible tanning; if present, reclassify to raw hides (4101-4103)