Dried Equine Bellies from Japan
Dried equine bellies are raw hide sections from horses, air-dried to preserve them for later processing. They have not been tanned, split, or further prepared, so they remain in their natural raw state. This places them under tariff item 4101.90.00, which covers other raw hides and skins of equine animals that are preserved but not tanned.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the bellies are only air-dried and not treated with any tanning agents, as reversible tanning would shift classification
• Declare the country of origin accurately, as CBSA may require proof for duty assessment
• Keep records of the drying process to demonstrate no further preparation was done