Embossed Fancy Buffalo Hide Leather from Japan
Whole buffalo hide leather, chrome-tanned and embossed with exotic patterns like crocodile print, surface area not over 28 sq ft, designated as fancy. Falls under 4107.19.30.00 for further prepared bovine (buffalo) leather without hair. Ideal for luxury wallets and bags.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document tanning method (chrome vs vegetable) as it affects duty; fancy finishes must be specified
• Ensure no hair on hide; residues can lead to chapter 43 reclassification
• Use commercial invoice detailing 'fancy' surface area treatments for CBP review