Wet-Salted Buffalo Hide from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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