Pickled Cattle Hide (Weight >16kg) from China
Whole cattle hide over 16 kg preserved via pickling (salt-acid solution), not tanned or parchment-dressed. HTS 4101.50.10.10 applies to raw bovine cattle hides, whole and non-pretanned per chapter definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify pickling solution composition in commercial invoice; ensure pH levels confirm non-tanning per CBP guidelines
• Pair with veterinary health certificates; common issue is mislabeling as 'wet blue' (chrome-tanned, heading 4104)
• Avoid bulk packing without ventilation—moisture can lead to mold claims during customs exam