Full Grain Water Buffalo Leather Hide
This is a full grain, unsplit leather hide sourced from water buffalo, further prepared after tanning or crusting without hair on. It falls under HTS 4107.91.40.00 as it is buffalo leather of bovine origin, full grains, unsplit, distinct from heading 4114. Commonly used for high-end upholstery and accessories.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the leather is split, not full grain
Split buffalo leather shifts to a different subheading within the same heading for non-full grain surfaces.
If only crust leather, not further prepared beyond retanning/coloring/fat-liquoring
Crust hides that haven't undergone additional preparation after drying classify under crust headings.
If made into welts or other specific forms
Heading 4114 excludes and covers specific leather types like welts, overriding the general further prepared category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the leather is from buffalo (bovine) and confirm full grain, unsplit status via supplier certification to avoid misclassification
• Ensure documentation proves tanning/crusting process and hair removal; retain tannery records for customs audits
• Watch for common pitfalls like splitting or heading 4114 claims—request surface inspection photos pre-shipment
Related Products under HTS 4107.91.40.00
Argentinian Buffalo Full Grain Side Leather
A full grain, unsplit side panel of buffalo leather from Argentinian sources, prepared after tanning or crusting, hair-free. Classified in HTS 4107.91.40.00 due to its buffalo bovine origin, full grain unsplit nature, and exclusion from 4114. Ideal for luxury handbags and belts.
Full Grain Buffalo Parchment-Dressed Leather
Parchment-dressed full grain buffalo leather, unsplit, further prepared post-tanning, no hair. HTS 4107.91.40.00 covers this as buffalo full grains, including parchment-dressed variants outside 4114. Suited for bookbinding and fine accessories.
Indian Water Buffalo Full Grain Leather Sheet
Full grain, unsplit leather sheets from Indian water buffalo, further processed after tanning or crusting, without hair. HTS 4107.91.40.00 applies as buffalo-specific full grain, unsplit, beyond crust stage and not 4114 types. Used in premium shoe uppers and furniture.
Pakistani Buffalo Hide Full Grain Unsplit
Unsplit full grain hides from Pakistani buffalo, tanned and further prepared, hair removed. Fits HTS 4107.91.40.00 for buffalo full grains, other than 4114. Popular for equestrian gear and automotive interiors.