Buffalo Grain Split Leather for Belts from Mexico
Prepared grain split leather from buffalo hides, post-tanning or crusting, without hair, suited for durable belt production. HTS 4107.92.70.90 covers this as other non-fancy grain splits of bovine (buffalo) animals. Known for strength in fashion accessories.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document split thickness (<1mm typical for grain splits) to differentiate from thicker full grains
• Ensure no hair remnants; chapter excludes hairy hides, with inspections common at entry
• Batch testing for chromium levels if wet-blue processed; exceeds limits trigger penalties