Limed Buffalo Hide from Japan
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.
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
• 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