Buffalo Hide Dry Crust Upper Leather from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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)