Dry-Salted Water Buffalo Skin from China
An unsplit water buffalo skin preserved by dry-salting, not exceeding 10 kg per skin, and free from tanning or parchment-dressing. Classified in HTS 4101.20.35.00 due to its buffalo origin and adherence to weight thresholds for whole raw hides. Ideal for export to tanneries for upholstery leather.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Label salt content and drying method clearly to confirm preservation type and prevent duty disputes
• Inspect for hair-on status—hair-on hides may qualify if not exceeding weight limits, but declare accurately