Pickled Small Buffalo Skin for Upper Leather from China
Pickled whole unsplit buffalo skin from young animal, ≤16kg fresh equivalent, ≤28 sq ft, raw for upper leather processing. HTS 4101.20.20.00 for small raw bovine (buffalo) hides per preservation definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Detail pickling process in import docs to distinguish from tanning; include pH tests if requested
• Confirm buffalo as 'bovine (including buffalo)' in declarations to avoid equine misclass
• Package to prevent drying during transit, preserving 'otherwise preserved' status