Wet-Salted Buffalo Hide from Japan
Whole unsplit hide from water buffalo, preserved by wet-salting, under 16 kg per skin. Classified in HTS 4101.20.70.00 as 'other' raw bovine (buffalo included) hides not further prepared. Commonly sourced from Asia for upholstery leather.
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
• Document salt content and preservation date to prove it's not tanned; test for reversible processes
• Check country of origin for disease restrictions on bovine hides; obtain veterinary certificates
• Store in cool, ventilated conditions to prevent spoilage during transit, avoiding reclassification