Embossed Fancy Buffalo Side Leather from China
Full grain unsplit buffalo leather sides with fancy embossed patterns like crocodile print, prepared after tanning for luxury bags and belts. Falls under HTS 4107.91.80.00 as other fancy bovine (buffalo) leather without hair. The embossing and finishing elevate it to 'fancy' status beyond standard preparations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.4%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Test for chemical finishes to prove 'further prepared' status; common pitfall is insufficient processing documentation
• Declare thickness and splits accurately; unsplit full grains must be verified physically or via photos
• Check for REACH compliance if importing to EU first, as fancy dyes may contain restricted azo compounds