Dry-Salted Buffalo Calf Hide

Whole unsplit hide from a young water buffalo, dry-salted for preservation, unit surface area ≤28 sq ft, weight ≤10 kg dry-salted. Classified in HTS 4101.20.30.00 as 'other' raw bovine (including buffalo) hides, lightly preserved without tanning or further processing. Ideal for specialty leathers like fashion accessories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.4%+17.5%19.9%
🇲🇽Mexico2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇨🇦Canada2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇩🇪Germany2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇯🇵Japan2.4%+10.0%12.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4101.50.50.00Higher: 20.8% vs 19.9%

If dehaired but unsplit

Dehairing moves raw hides to 4101.50, separate from simply preserved whole hides.

4104.11.20.00Higher: 37.4% vs 19.9%

If wet-blue (chrome-tanned but crust stage)

Tanned hides, even if crust, are excluded from chapter 41 raw headings per notes.

4101Same rate: 19.9%

If for equine animals instead of bovine/buffalo

Same size/weight specs but equine origin changes to 4101.22 subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document salt content and drying method to prove preservation status without tanning

Comply with CITES if from wild buffalo species; include origin certificates