Pickled Water Buffalo Pelt from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide pH tests showing acidic preservation only, not tanning chemicals
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing; ship individually weighed