Buffalo Grain Split Cowhide from Japan
Whole grain split leather from buffalo animals, further prepared after tanning, unit surface area under 2.6 m², plain non-fancy finish. Classified in 4107.12.20.00 for bovine (including buffalo) grain splits meeting size limits, excluding parchment-dressed or 4114 leather.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.4%
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
Import Tips
• Document buffalo origin separately from bovine cattle to leverage GSP or trade agreement preferences
• Test for reversible tanning processes; if present, reverts to 4101-4103 per chapter notes
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial parts rather than whole hides