Vegetable Tanned Buffalo Hide Leather from China
A whole buffalo hide further prepared through vegetable tanning and oiling, hair removed, ideal for saddlery and heavy-duty bags. Classified in 4107.19.70.90 as bovine (buffalo included) whole hides prepared after crusting, other than fancy or 4114 types. It offers natural patina and strength for equestrian and outdoor gear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
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
• Include processing certificates showing post-crusting steps like fat-liquoring to justify 'further prepared' status
• Check for hair-on remnants; any trace could shift to chapter 43 if not fully removed
• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclaration; specify 'whole hides' vs sides to prevent duty evasion audits