Buffalo Hide Industrial Belting from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
55%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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