Unsplit Buffalo Full Grain Leather Hide from Japan
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 — 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 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