Embossed Buffalo Grain Split Leather from Japan
Embossed grain split leather from buffalo, further prepared post-crusting for fashion garments, hair-free. HTS 4107.92.40.00 due to buffalo grain split specs, not other embossed bovines.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document embossing process post-tanning; ensure not 'composition' per 4115 definition
• For apparel use, pre-verify if cutting changes to Chapter 61/62