Bovine Hide Trimmings from Japan
Scraps and parings generated from trimming raw cow hides during leather processing, consisting of edge cuttings and irregular pieces unsuitable for full hide use. Classified under HTS 0511.99.20.00 as parings and similar waste of raw hides or skins, prior to tanning or further processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify origin certification to avoid CITES restrictions on certain animal species
• Ensure documentation proves raw state (untanned) to prevent reclassification as leather waste