Buffalo Crust Upper Leather for Cowboy Boots
Tanned water buffalo crust in dry state for upper leather in western cowboy boots, hair-free and crust-processed only. Falls under HTS 4104.49.40 as other bovine (buffalo) crust for uppers. Known for its strength and natural grain suitable for rugged footwear.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If raw with hair on (bovine including buffalo)
Chapter notes allow raw hairy bovine hides in 4101, but tanned hairless moves to 4104.
If finished for specific uppers beyond crust
Further prepared upper leather from bovine sources classifies in 4107.91.
If made into belts rather than footwear
End-use as leather belting shifts to Chapter 42 articles, not raw hides.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain CITES permits if applicable for certain buffalo species, though most tanned hides are exempt
• Declare as 'upper leather' explicitly in entry docs, as end-use affects potential reclassification
• Test for fat-liquoring to confirm crust status, avoiding shifts to wet-finished categories
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