Pickled Small Buffalo Skin for Upper Leather from Japan
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 — 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
• 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