Buffalo Hide Belting Grain Split from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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