4101.20.10/Dried Young Buffalo Skin/Japan

Dried Young Buffalo Skin from Japan

Simply dried whole skin from young buffalo, under 8 kg, unsplit and not pretanned. Fits HTS 4101.20.10 for lightweight raw bovine skins preserved without advanced processing. Prized for soft leathers.

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%

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Import Tips

• Weigh hides immediately post-drying and certify to meet subheading criteria

• Store in low-humidity to prevent rehydration and weight disputes

• Differentiate buffalo via DNA testing if challenged on bovine subclass