Buffalo Split Upper Leather from Japan
Split upper leather from buffalo hides, further prepared after tanning or crusting, hair-free, intended for shoe uppers. Falls under HTS 4107.99.60.10 as other upper leather, including splits, of bovine (buffalo) animals beyond heading 4114. Provides cost-effective durability for mid-range footwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
55%
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
9903.41.0540%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
• Document split thickness and preparation stage to distinguish from sole leather; use photos for customs
• Ensure no wool/hair remnants to stay out of Chapter 43
• Test for composition leather traits that could shift to 4115