Buffalo Hide Belting Grain Split from China
Grain split leather from water buffalo hides, tanned and prepared for durable belting in industrial machinery. Classified in HTS 4107.12.70.30 due to its bovine (buffalo) origin, whole hide grain splits, non-fancy finish, and belting purpose.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
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
• Confirm buffalo as 'bovine (including buffalo)' per chapter notes with tanning process documentation
• Test for reversible tanning to avoid shifting to Chapter 41 headings 4101-4103
• Label clearly as 'grain splits' to distinguish from full-grain or flesh splits