Fresh Whole Bovine Calf Hide from Japan
A fresh, unsplit whole hide from a young bovine calf weighing under 16 kg, preserved without any tanning or further preparation. It falls under HTS 4101.20.10 as a raw bovine hide not pretanned, suitable for initial leather processing stages. These hides are typically sourced from dairy or veal operations.
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%
Import Tips
• Verify hide weight does not exceed 16 kg fresh to avoid reclassification under higher weight subheadings
• Provide veterinary certificates confirming no tanning or chemical treatments beyond basic preservation like salting
• Check CITES restrictions if hides originate from endangered bovine species