Limed Buffalo Hide

Whole unsplit hide from buffalo, limed for preservation without tanning, under 16 kg fresh weight equivalent. HTS 4101.20.35.00 applies as it's a raw buffalo hide 'otherwise preserved' per chapter notes. Used in traditional tanning for drum skins or fine leather.

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.

4101Same rate: 19.9%

If wet-salted instead of limed

Different preservation methods have dedicated subheadings within raw hides.

4105Lower: 12% vs 19.9%

If composed of buffalo but finished tanned

Tanned buffalo leather moves to sheep/goat-like headings if thin, per processing stage.

4101.20Same rate: 19.9%

If from swine or other specified animals with hair on

Chapter exclusions route certain hair-on raw hides differently.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document liming process details to differentiate from pre-tanning, which would reclassify to crust leather

Ensure no fat-liquoring or coloring, as chapter notes define crust to exclude reversible processes