Buffalo Whole Skin Drum Dyed Leather

Whole buffalo skins further prepared with drum dyeing after tanning or crusting, hairless and non-fancy. HTS 4107.19.70 covers this as bovine (buffalo included) whole hides without fancy finishes. Used in heavy-duty bags and upholstery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina5%+35.0%40%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico5%+10.0%15%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada5%+10.0%15%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany5%+10.0%15%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4105Lower: 12% vs 40%

If crust only, not further prepared

Chapter notes define crust as retanned/dyed before drying; further steps push to 4107.

4107.91.70Same rate: 40%

If in slabs or half hides rather than whole

Non-whole forms like slabs fall under other subheadings in 4107.19.

4302.19Lower: 11.7% vs 40%

If hair or wool still on

Hides with hair are excluded from Chapter 41 per notes, going to Chapter 43.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include dyeing process certificates to prove further preparation beyond crust, avoiding 4104 classification

โ€ข Test for azo dyes compliance with US import standards to prevent customs holds

โ€ข Declare exact origin as buffalo (bovine) to match hierarchy; mislabeling as equine risks reclassification