Fresh Water Buffalo Hide

Fresh whole hide from water buffalo, under 16 kg, unsplit raw not pretanned. Classed in HTS 4101.20.10 as bovine (buffalo) raw skin. For drum and upholstery leathers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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4104Lower: 13.3% vs 17.5%

If chrome tanned

Chrome-tanned crust in 4104.31 per tanning notes.

4101.50.20Same rate: 17.5%

If limed/dehaired

Limed or dehaired raw to 4101.50.20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Rapid chilling post-slaughter to preserve freshness

Species certification for buffalo vs. bovine distinctions

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Limed Calfskin

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Pickled Bovine Hide

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