Fresh Calfskin Hide from Japan
A whole, unsplit hide from a young bovine animal, fresh and not tanned, weighing under 16 kg when preserved. It falls under HTS 4101.20.70.00 as a raw bovine hide that is simply preserved without further processing like tanning or parchment-dressing. These lightweight hides are typically used for high-quality leather production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.3%
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
Import Tips
• Verify weight per skin does not exceed limits (8kg dry, 10kg dry-salted, 16kg fresh/preserved) to avoid reclassification to 4101.20.40
• Provide CITES documentation if from protected bovine species; declare preservation method accurately
• Avoid any tanning or further preparation, as that shifts to Chapter 41 headings 4104-4107