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
37.5%
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
9903.88.0325%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)
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