Buffalo Grain Split Upper Leather for Hiking Boots from Japan
Durable grain split leather from water buffalo hides for hiking boot uppers, tanned for weather resistance. HTS 4107.12.60.10 applies to these whole hide grain splits as upper leather. Ideal for outdoor footwear demanding strength.
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
• Use commercial specs stating 'not for sole use' to support upper classification during entry
• Comply with Lacey Act by declaring species (bovine buffalo) and source legality
• Avoid dyeing that mimics composition leather, which could trigger 4115 reclassification