Pickled Calfskin Raw Hide from Japan
Whole unsplit pickled calf hide (bovine), surface ≤28 sq ft, preserved without tanning. Fits HTS 4101.20.30.00 for small 'other' raw bovine hides, otherwise preserved. Popular for upholstery leather.
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
• Include lab analysis showing no tanning agents in pickle solution
• Check for salt/pH levels to confirm preservation method
• Avoid declaring as 'wet blue' which implies chrome tanning