Pretanned Buffalo Calf Full Hides from Japan
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.
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
• Use bonded storage if further processing planned domestically
• Certify no fat-liquoring, as that defines crust elsewhere
• Avoid bulk packaging that implies further prep