Waxed Full Grain Buffalo Leather from Japan
Waxed finish full grain unsplit buffalo leather, further prepared post-tanning/crusting, without hair, not fancy. Under HTS 4107.91.70.90 for other bovine (buffalo) full grains. Used in waterproof gear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
55%
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
• Document wax application as further preparation to differentiate from crust
• Specify buffalo origin to leverage bovine inclusion per chapter notes
• Inspect for splits during customs to prevent reclass to 4107.92