Raw Horse Hide (Whole, Salted) from Japan
A whole raw hide from an equine animal such as a horse, preserved by salting to prevent decomposition, weighing over 16 kg. It falls under HTS 4101.50.10.91 as it is not pretanned, dehaired or further prepared beyond preservation. These hides are typically used in the initial stages of leather production.
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
• Verify the hide weight exceeds 16 kg and confirm equine origin via veterinary certificates to avoid reclassification
• Ensure preservation method is only salting or drying, not tanning; provide CITES documentation if from protected equine species