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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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