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%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
• 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