Dried Cattle Hide (Weight >16kg) from Japan
Whole dried cattle hide exceeding 16 kg, preserved by air-drying without tanning, liming, or other further prep. Falls under HTS 4101.50.10.10 for raw, non-pretanned bovine cattle hides meeting weight criteria.
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 drying method and confirm no chemical additives that could imply liming/pickling; weight certification mandatory
• Quarantine checks common—provide origin certificates to prove non-tanned status and bovine species (cattle)