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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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