Pickled Lightweight Bull Hide from Japan
Whole unsplit bull hide from bovine, pickled for preservation, weight ≤16 kg fresh equivalent, not tanned. HTS 4101.20.10.10 applies to such raw preserved bovine hides for automotive leather. Pickling prevents putrefaction without advancing preparation.
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
• Provide pickle solution composition (salt/acid) to confirm non-tanning status
• Refrigerate shipments; spoilage leads to rejection at ports