Retanned Buffalo Grain Split Leather from Japan
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.
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
• Include retanning process details in commercial invoice; ensure color fastness tests for quality claims; pitfall: non-declaration of split origin leading to higher duties