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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+35.0%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%+10.0%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4107.91.80.00Lower: 37.4% vs 37.5%

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.

4104.41Lower: 13.3% vs 37.5%

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.

4114.20Lower: 11.6% vs 37.5%

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