Limed Donkey Hide (Whole, Under 16 kg) from Japan
Whole unsplit hide from a donkey (equine animal), limed for preservation, weighing no more than 16 kg. This raw hide fits HTS 4101.20.10.20 as it is equine-origin, not pretanned, and within weight specs for unsplit hides. Used in traditional leather tanning processes.
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
• Provide lab analysis showing no tanning agents present; declare preservation method (limed) accurately
• Common pitfall: incorrect weight measurement leading to higher-duty category