Salted Buffalo Whole Hide (over 16 kg) from Japan
Whole buffalo hide preserved by salting, not pretanned, exceeding 16 kg, sourced from water buffalo for heavy-duty leather goods. Classified under HTS 4101.50.10 as raw bovine (buffalo included) hide, otherwise preserved but not tanned or further prepared.
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
• Document salting as a preservation method only; any fat-liquoring or coloring indicates crust, reclassifying to 4104-4106
• Ensure CITES compliance if from wild buffalo species and include phytosanitary certificates for preservation status
• Weigh hides pre-shipment; post-drying weight loss can cause reclassification disputes at customs