Unsplit Buffalo Full Grain Leather Hide from China
Whole unsplit full grain leather from buffalo hides, prepared after tanning or crusting, hair removed, and not fancy. Classified under HTS 4107.11.70 for bovine (including buffalo) whole hides that are full grain, unsplit, and other non-fancy types. Ideal for premium bag and shoe manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
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 veterinary certificates confirming bovine (buffalo) origin and no hair on, essential for customs clearance
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 'fancy' if surface-finished; document plain preparation
• Check for parchment-dressing which keeps it in this heading but requires proof of process