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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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