Tanned Buffalo Grain Split for Handbags from China
Full grain split hides from water buffalo, further prepared after tanning or crusting, ideal for durable luxury handbags and belts. Classified under HTS 4107.12.40.00 due to its buffalo origin, whole hide form, and grain split processing excluding hair and heading 4114 leather.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES permits if sourcing from wild buffalo populations; label with precise thickness and split type for accurate duty assessment; avoid common pitfall of undeclared fat-liquoring which qualifies as 'further prepared'