Buffalo Leather Briefcase Side Panels from Japan
Pre-shaped buffalo leather panels for executive briefcases, emphasizing strength for business use. Under HTS 4107.99.70.50 as 'case' leather from bovine (buffalo), further prepared after crusting.
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
• Detail panel dimensions and case-use in docs to prevent 'other leather' miscoding
• Ensure CITES compliance if buffalo species restricted; provide tanning proofs