Buffalo Grain Split Upper Leather for Work Boots from China
Full-grain split upper leather from buffalo hides, prepared post-tanning for rugged work boot uppers. It matches HTS 4107.12.60.10 as grain splits from whole bovine (buffalo) hides, designated for upper use. Known for its toughness in industrial footwear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Use thickness measurements (typically under 2.5mm for uppers) and supplier affidavits to differentiate from sole leather
• Comply with CITES if buffalo species is protected; include export permits from origin country
• Batch-test for chemical residues from tanning to meet REACH and CPSIA import standards