Buffalo Hide Belting Grain Split from Japan
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 — 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
• 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