Tanned Full Grain Buffalo Hide for Handbag Production from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• 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