Fresh Water Buffalo Hide from Japan
A whole, unsplit hide from a water buffalo, preserved fresh without tanning or further preparation, weighing under 16 kg. It falls under HTS 4101.20.35.00 as a raw bovine (buffalo) hide meeting the weight limits for unsplit skins. These hides are typically used for high-quality leather production after processing.
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
• Verify weight per skin does not exceed 16 kg fresh to avoid reclassification to higher weight categories
• Obtain CITES permits if from wild buffalo species; ensure documentation proves non-tanned status