Buffalo Grain Split Leather for Handbags from Canada
Grain split leather from buffalo hides, prepared after tanning or crusting, hairless, and not fancy, suitable for high-end handbags. Classified in HTS 4107.12.70 due to its origin from whole bovine (buffalo) hides processed into non-fancy grain splits. Offers natural texture and durability for fashion accessories.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm buffalo as bovine subclass with veterinary certificates; distinguish from equine to stay in 4107.12
• Document post-tanning processes like crusting to prove 'further prepared' status and avoid raw hide misclassification
• Check for reversible tanning; if present, it reverts to 4101-4103 per chapter notes