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Limed Australian Brangus Bull Hide from Japan

Whole bull hide from Brangus cattle, limed but not tanned, weighing more than 16 kg, from Australia. Fits HTS 4101.50.10.20 as raw bovine hides preserved via liming, dehaired or not, without further preparation. Suited for premium leather.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify liming process details to confirm it's preservation only, not pretanning

• Check for split hides which may require different declarations even if raw

• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing based on preserved state; use invoice weights