Fresh Water Buffalo Calf Hide from Japan
Unsplit whole fresh hide from young water buffalo calf, ≤16 kg, raw and untanned. Under HTS 4101.20.10.10 as bovine (buffalo included) lightweight raw hide for premium fashion leathers. No preservation beyond freshness.
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
• Ship air-freight chilled; ambient fresh hides spoil quickly
• Weight certification mandatory; overage reclassifies entire shipment
• Species verification via DNA if disputed, as buffalo mimics other bovines