Dried Equine Whole Hide (over 16 kg) from Japan
Whole horse hide dried for preservation, not pretanned or dehaired, over 16 kg, ideal for equestrian leather. HTS 4101.50.10 covers raw hides/skins of bovine (incl. buffalo) or equine animals, preserved (dried) but not tanned.
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
• Lab test for absence of tanning agents; reversible processes disqualify from raw status per chapter note (a)
• Label clearly as 'not tanned' with processing logs to prevent confusion with crust leather
• Comply with USDA/APHIS import permits for animal hides to avoid quarantine delays