Dry-Salted Pony Skin (Whole, Under 10 kg) from Japan
A whole, unsplit skin from a pony (equine), dry-salted for preservation, not exceeding 10 kg per skin. Classified under HTS 4101.20.10.20 for raw equine hides preserved but not tanned or further processed. Commonly sourced for high-quality leather goods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'dry-salted raw hide' with exact weight and origin; test salt content to confirm preservation without tanning
• Watch for misdeclaration as tanned leather, which incurs different duties