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Wet-Salted Buffalo Hide

An unsplit whole hide from a water buffalo, preserved by wet-salting, weighing under 10 kg dry-salt equivalent or 16 kg wet. Classified in HTS 4101.20.10.10 for raw bovine (including buffalo) hides that are lightweight, not pretanned, and otherwise preserved without further preparation. Ideal for upholstery leather.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4101Same rate: 17.5%

If from equine animals instead of bovine

Same raw preservation but equine hides (e.g., horse) classify separately in 4101.22.

4107.19Lower: 12.4% vs 17.5%

If parchment-dressed

Parchment-dressing (alum-tawed) excludes raw hides, moving to Chapter 41 finished leather.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document salt content and weight pre-salting to confirm ≤10 kg dry-salt threshold

• Avoid contamination claims by ensuring hides are free of chemical preservatives beyond salt

• Comply with CITES if from wild buffalo species; check origin certificates

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Fresh Whole Calf Hide

A complete, unsplit hide from a young bovine animal (calf), fresh and not exceeding 16 kg in weight, preserved only by refrigeration or immediate use. It falls under HTS 4101.20.10.10 as a raw bovine hide that is whole, unsplit, lightweight, and not pretanned or further prepared. These hides are typically used for high-quality leather production.

Dry-Salted Bovine Calfskin

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.

Fresh Water Buffalo Calf Hide

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Dried Bison Hide

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Wet-Preserved Bovine Kid Hide

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