Buffalo Leather Flat Belting for Industrial Drives from Japan
Flat strips of buffalo (bovine) leather prepared after crusting for use in industrial drive mechanisms, providing reliable grip and longevity. This product matches HTS 4107.99.70.30 as non-fancy belting from bovine animals, further processed beyond crust stage. Chapter notes confirm inclusion for hairless hides.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify 'buffalo' as bovine subcategory in documentation; include photos or samples showing belting form to avoid general leather classification
• Watch for undervaluation penalties—declare based on prepared leather value, not raw hide
• Ensure split hides are noted if applicable; bulk packaging for industrial use differs from retail