Dry-Salted Bovine Calfskin from Japan
Lightweight whole unsplit skin from a bovine calf, dried and salted for preservation, not exceeding 8 kg simply dried. HTS 4101.20.10.10 covers such raw, non-pretanned bovine hides ideal for fine glove or garment leathers. No dehairing or further processing applied.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Weigh hides in dry-salted state (≤8 kg) and retain lab moisture analysis reports
• Label clearly as 'raw hide, not tanned' to prevent CBP reclassification
• Quarantine risks high; obtain APHIS import permit for foot-and-mouth disease prevention