Fresh Water Buffalo Hide from Japan
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.
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
• Rapid chilling post-slaughter to preserve freshness
• Species certification for buffalo vs. bovine distinctions