Buffalo Grain Split Leather Luggage Case Material from Germany
Grain split leather from buffalo hides, prepared after tanning for use in manufacturing hard-side luggage cases. HTS 4107.92.70.50 covers this as 'bag, case' leather, other grain splits, not fancy, from bovine (including buffalo). It's pre-cut panels ready for case assembly.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare buffalo as bovine subcategory; include tanning process logs to prove further preparation beyond crust
• Avoid common error of entering as full hides—specify 'grain splits' and intended use for cases
• Ensure no hair on certification; test samples for compliance