New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Buffalo Grain Split Upper Leather for Chelsea Boots from Japan

Elastic-sided Chelsea boot upper leather from buffalo grain splits of whole hides. Fits HTS 4107.12.60.10 as upper leather, post-tanning prepared. Combines style with buffalo durability.

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 end-user letters from boot manufacturers specifying upper application

• Ensure no reversible tanning per note (a), with full process disclosure