Water Buffalo Sole Upper Leather Hide from Mexico
Whole water buffalo hide dual-finished as upper/sole leather for versatile footwear, tanned and stuffed. Under HTS 4107.19.60 as bovine whole hide further prepared without hair. Thick yet flexible for mixed-use in boots.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Dual-purpose labeling requires end-use declaration; primary function determines upper vs sole
• Source traceability for buffalo to confirm non-exotic status under chapter exclusions