Antique Burnished Fancy Buffalo Leather from Germany
Full grain unsplit buffalo leather with fancy antique burnishing for vintage-style wallets and boots. Prepared after tanning or crusting, it fits HTS 4107.91.80.00 as other fancy bovine (buffalo) without hair. Burnishing creates a distressed fancy patina.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Burnish depth certification helps prove further preparation beyond crust per notes
• Separate sides clearly in shipments; mixed sizes lead to valuation disputes
• Watch for CITES if exotic buffalo claims arise, though standard water buffalo exempt