Water Buffalo Grain Split Cowhide Alternative from Japan
Grain splits from water buffalo hides, tanned and crust-prepared for automotive interiors, hair removed. Specifically HTS 4107.92.40.00 for buffalo grain splits, differentiated from standard cow grain splits.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Specify 'water buffalo' in docs to distinguish from Bubalus bubalis vs. standard bovine
• Comply with automotive flammability standards; include test reports for entry