Patina-Finished Fancy Buffalo Calf Leather from Japan
Whole hide of buffalo calf, full-grain unsplit, with hand-applied patina aging for a vintage fancy look, further prepared after crusting. Falls under HTS 4107.11.80.00 as fancy bovine leather due to artisanal distressing. Used for luxury wallets and belts.
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 patina application as further preparation; test for chemical content in aging solutions; store flat to prevent cracking during shipping