Pretanned Buffalo Calf Full Hides

Full whole hides from buffalo calves, vegetable pretanned, unsplit and lightweight per HTS specs. Classified in 4101.20.40.00 for preserved but raw bovine (buffalo) hides. Used in bag and accessory manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+17.5%22.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4101Same rate: 22.5%

If full weight buffalo without pretanning

Non-pretanned full-weight hides have separate code.

4302.19Lower: 11.7% vs 22.5%

If hair/wool still on

Hair-on hides generally Chapter 43, exceptions specified.

4104Lower: 13.3% vs 22.5%

If wet blue processed

Chrome pretanning (not vegetable) goes to tanned subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use bonded storage if further processing planned domestically

Certify no fat-liquoring, as that defines crust elsewhere

Avoid bulk packaging that implies further prep

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