Buffalo Grain Split Lining Leather for Handbags
Grain split lining leather derived from buffalo hides, prepared post-tanning or crusting, without hair, and limited to 28 square feet per unit surface area, fitting HTS 4107.12.10.40 for lining applications. Ideal for interior linings of luxury handbags due to its smooth texture and durability. It is retanned and fat-liquored to ensure flexibility and resistance to wear.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used as upper leather for bag exteriors
Classification shifts based on end-use as outer material versus inner lining.
If from equine animals instead of bovine
Equine grain splits have a separate subheading within the same chapter.
If manufactured into finished handbag linings
Completed articles like handbag parts are classified in Chapter 42 as travel goods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document buffalo origin separately from cattle as it affects traceability; test for chemical residues from tanning to meet REACH standards
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial use, triggering different duties
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Equine Grain Split Lining Leather for Belts
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Bovine Lining Leather Sheets for Furniture Upholstery
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Cowhide Grain Split Lining for Jacket Linings
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Buffalo Calf Lining Leather for Wallet Interiors
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