Pickled U.S. Angus Steer Hide from Japan
Full steer hide from Angus cattle, pickled for preservation, over 16 kg, of U.S. origin but often re-exported. HTS 4101.50.10.20 applies to these raw, non-tanned bovine hides not otherwise specified. Commonly used in upholstery leather manufacturing.
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
• Include processing logs showing only preservation pickling, no tanning steps
• Comply with USDA import regulations for hides from countries with foot-and-mouth disease risks
• Label clearly as 'raw pickled' to distinguish from wet-blue (tanned) imports