Hand-Painted Fancy Buffalo Hide from Japan
Full-grain unsplit whole hide from water buffalo, artistically hand-painted with metallic accents and sealed after tanning, creating a fancy decorative leather for artisanal furniture. HTS 4107.11.80.00 applies as 'other fancy' bovine (buffalo included) leather further prepared post-crusting, hair-free. Its unique artwork elevates it beyond standard grades.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.4%
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
9903.41.0540%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
• Document paint and finishing processes to prove 'further prepared' status; ensure buffalo origin traceability for country-of-origin rules; avoid bulk packaging that might imply unfinished crust