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
12.4%
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
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