Dry-Salted Buffalo Hide from China
An unsplit whole buffalo hide preserved by dry-salting, weighing no more than 8 kg when dried. Classified under HTS 4101.20.10 for raw, non-pretanned bovine (buffalo) hides not further prepared. Commonly used in heavy leather production like saddlery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document exact preservation method (dry-salting) and perform weight checks post-drying to confirm under 8 kg
• Include origin certificates to distinguish buffalo from other bovines if quota applies
• Avoid moisture contamination during shipping to prevent mold, which could trigger inspection delays