Wet-Salted Buffalo Hide from Japan
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 — 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
• 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