Tanned Full Grain Buffalo Hide for Handbag Production from China
Whole buffalo hide of full grain, unsplit variety, further prepared after tanning for luxury handbag manufacturing. It matches HTS 4107.11.40.00 as buffalo leather without hair, in whole form, full grain unsplit, and processed beyond crusting. Known for its rich patina development.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
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
• Obtain supplier affidavits on buffalo species and weight exceeding 8 kg to exclude 4114
• Label clearly as 'full grains, unsplit' in commercial invoices for customs matching
• Beware of over-tanning claims; ensure process is documented as irreversible