Buffalo Hide Industrial Belting from China
High-strength belting leather from whole buffalo hides, tanned and crust-processed without hair for heavy-duty conveyor and drive belt uses. Classified under HTS 4107.19.70.30 due to its bovine (buffalo) origin, whole hide form, non-fancy status, and belting purpose. Ideal for demanding industrial environments requiring abrasion resistance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include lab tests confirming belting grade thickness and tensile strength for customs validation
• Label clearly as 'belting leather' to distinguish from upholstery or other general leather
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests parts; ship as prepared hides to maintain heading 4107