Vegetable Tanned Buffalo Hide Leather from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
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
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