Buffalo Full Grain Upper Leather for Footwear from Mexico
Upper leather derived from buffalo hides, full grain and unsplit, with surface area ≤2.6 m², ideal for premium shoe uppers. It undergoes further preparation post-tanning for enhanced strength and finish. Fits HTS 4107.11.10.20 as bovine (buffalo included) whole hides specified for upper use.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'buffalo' leather with origin certificates, as buffalo is classified under bovine
• Test for chemical content compliance with REACH or similar regs for leather goods
• Avoid common pitfall of mismeasuring surface area; use official conversion to m²