Pickled Horse Whole Hide (over 16 kg) from Japan
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 — 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
• 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