Wet-Salted Buffalo Hide from China
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 — China → United States
20.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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