Buffalo Grain Split Leather Hide
A full buffalo hide processed through tanning and crusting, featuring the grain split layer without hair, used primarily for high-end upholstery and accessories. It falls under HTS 4107.12.40.00 as it is further prepared leather from buffalo grain splits, other than heading 4114. This classification applies to whole hides and skins of bovine buffalo post-tanning.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2.5% | +35.0% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.5% | +10.0% | 12.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 2.5% | +10.0% | 12.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 2.5% | +10.0% | 12.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 2.5% | +10.0% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from bovine cow rather than buffalo
Bovine leather (excluding buffalo) grain splits classify under 4107.11, as buffalo is distinctly separated in the subheading for tariff purposes.
If not a grain split but another split type
Non-grain splits of buffalo whole hides fall under 4107.19, changing classification based on the specific layer of the split hide.
If presented in rectangular sheets over 1.5 m²
Buffalo leather cut into large rectangular pieces for specific uses like bookbinding shifts to heading 4114, excluding it from 4107.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify tanning process documentation to confirm it's not reversible, distinguishing from headings 4101-4103; declare exact origin and buffalo species to avoid misclassification; inspect for hair removal certification to comply with 'without hair on' requirement
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Tanned Buffalo Grain Split for Handbags
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Parchment-Dressed Buffalo Grain Split
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Vegetable Tanned Buffalo Grain Split Hide
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Full Grain Buffalo Split for Upholstery
No, grain split from buffalo, further processed post-crusting for premium upholstery in automotive and furniture sectors. HTS 4107.12.40.00 applies to these whole buffalo grain splits, tanned without hair, other than 4114.
Retanned Buffalo Grain Split Leather
Buffalo whole hides' grain splits retanned and colored after initial crusting, versatile for footwear uppers. Under HTS 4107.12.40.00 as further prepared 'other' buffalo leather from grain splits, hair-free.
Fat-Liquored Buffalo Split for Belts
Grain split buffalo leather stuffed with fat-liquor post-tanning for soft, flexible belts and watch straps. Classifies in HTS 4107.12.40.00 per chapter note (b) for crust including fat-liquored, as further prepared buffalo grain splits.