Buffalo Upper Leather for Motorcycle Boots from Japan
Heavy-duty buffalo grain split upper leather, unit area <2.6 m², treated for motorcycle boots emphasizing toughness and heat resistance. Under HTS 4107.12.10.20 for bovine (buffalo) grain splits, upper leather further prepared after crusting.
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
• Test for chemical treatments ensuring 'further prepared' status beyond reversible tanning
• Use photos and diagrams in customs docs to illustrate grain side for upper leather confirmation