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%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
• 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