Full Grain Water Buffalo Leather Hide from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
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
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
Import Tips
• 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