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
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
• Detail panel dimensions and case-use in docs to prevent 'other leather' miscoding
• Ensure CITES compliance if buffalo species restricted; provide tanning proofs