Wet-Salted Equine Hide from Japan

A whole, unsplit horse hide preserved wet-salted, under 16 kg weight, without tanning or dehairing. HTS 4101.20.10 covers such raw equine skins preserved but not further prepared. Ideal for fine leather goods like upholstery.

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

• Use refrigerated containers for wet-salted hides to maintain preservation and avoid bacterial growth

• Label with precise weight and species (equine) to prevent misclassification as bovine

• Prepare for brine content analysis if customs suspects pretanning chemicals