Buffalo Upper Leather for Work Boots from China
Durable water buffalo hide leather for rugged work boot uppers, tanned and finished without hair, surface ≤28 sq ft. HTS 4107.19.10 covers this as upper leather of buffalo (bovine), ideal for heavy-duty protective footwear. Provides excellent abrasion resistance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Measure surface area in wet blue state if possible, as drying can affect dimensions for compliance
• Obtain CITES documentation if sourcing from wild buffalo populations to prevent delays
• Test for chemical restrictions like azo dyes in finishing to meet REACH/import standards