Antique Burnished Fancy Buffalo Leather from Japan
Grain split buffalo leather with fancy antique burnishing for wallet exteriors, classified HTS 4107.92.80.00 for its specialized post-crust finishes on bovine-type hides.
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
• Burnish depth certification prevents disputes over 'fancy' vs standard finishing
• Pair with Chapter 98 for US-made components if assembling domestically
• Monitor chromium levels in tanning; fancy leathers often exceed basic thresholds