Pickled Water Buffalo Pelt

Unsplt pickled pelt from water buffalo, preserved to ≤16kg weight, not tanned. Fits HTS 4101.20.35.00 for raw buffalo hides 'otherwise preserved.' Common in Asian leather supply chains for automotive seating.

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.

4101.50.50.00Higher: 20.8% vs 19.9%

If split during pickling

Splitting changes from whole hides to further prepared raw hides.

4104.49.20.00Higher: 37.4% vs 19.9%

If retanned, fat-liquored then dried (crust)

Chapter note (b) includes such crust in 4104-4106 if reversible tanning.

4101.20.30.00Same rate: 19.9%

If full thickness but heavier weight

Weight thresholds define subheadings within bovine raw hides.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide pH tests showing acidic preservation only, not tanning chemicals

Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing; ship individually weighed