Wet-Salted Buffalo Hide from Canada
A whole, unsplit hide from a water buffalo, preserved by wet-salting, under 16 kg weight, not tanned or parchment-dressed. Classified in HTS 4101.20.50.00 for other raw bovine (buffalo) hides in preserved state. Commonly used in upholstery and heavy-duty leather manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document salt content and preservation method to prove non-tanned status per chapter notes
• Check for dehairing; if present, note it but ensure no further preparation
• Avoid over-salting which might trigger scrutiny for crust-like processing