Pickled Horse Whole Hide (over 16 kg) from China
Whole equine hide pickled in salt-acid solution for preservation, not pretanned, over 16 kg. Under HTS 4101.50.10 for raw equine hides otherwise preserved, not further prepared.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test pH levels to confirm pickling preservation only, not tanning initiation
• Use refrigerated containers if semi-pickled to maintain raw status during transit
• Declare exact preservation method; vague terms lead to higher duty assumptions