Fresh Whole Calf Hide from Japan
A fresh, unsplit whole hide from a young bovine animal (calf), weighing under 8 kg when dried, dehaired but not tanned or further prepared. It falls under HTS 4101.20.50.00 as a raw bovine hide preserved in fresh state, suitable for leather processing. This lightweight hide is ideal for high-quality garment leather production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify weight per skin does not exceed limits (8kg dried, 10kg dry-salted, 16kg fresh) to avoid reclassification to 4101.20.40
• Obtain veterinary certificates confirming fresh or preserved state without tanning processes
• Ensure proper cold chain logistics for fresh hides to prevent spoilage during import