Buffalo Grain Split Garment Leather from China
Parchment-dressed grain split leather from buffalo hides, ideal for jackets and outerwear garments. Classified in HTS 4107.92.70.40 due to its bovine (buffalo) origin, non-fancy grain split preparation, and suitability for garments. It is further processed after tanning, hair-free, and other than heading 4114.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'grain splits, other, glove/garment' to match 4107.92.70.40 specs and avoid broader 'other' categories
• Test for fat-liquoring or coloring to qualify as crust under note (b), supporting post-tanning preparation claims