Buffalo Upper Leather for Work Boots from Mexico
Tanned buffalo hide upper leather from whole skins ≤2.6 m², chrome-tanned and finished for rugged work boot uppers. Classified in 4107.19.10.20 as bovine (buffalo included) upper leather, excluding hair and not parchment-dressed. Ideal for heavy-duty footwear requiring water resistance.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain lab tests confirming no reversible tanning per chapter notes to stay in 4107
• Label clearly as 'upper leather' with bovine species and measurements to match hierarchy
• Avoid bulk packaging that might imply industrial parts; retail-ready hides reduce scrutiny