Buffalo Hide Dry Crust Upper Leather from China
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 — China → United States
42.5%
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
• 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)