Pickled Water Buffalo Pelt from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide pH tests showing acidic preservation only, not tanning chemicals
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing; ship individually weighed