Buffalo Grain Split Crust from Japan
Grain layer split from buffalo hide, in dry crust condition post-tanning, hair-free. Classified HTS 4104.49.50.00 as other dry crust. Used in garment and accessory leathers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
53.3%
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
• Declare split type (grain/flesh); affects potential reclassification
• Ensure no pre-tanning reversibility per chapter note (b)