Salted Bovine Upper Leather Hide from Japan
A whole raw bovine hide, salted for preservation, weighing over 16 kg with a unit surface area not exceeding 28 square feet, suitable for upper and lining leather production. It is dehaired but not tanned, fitting HTS 4101.50.20.00 as a preserved bovine hide for leatherworking. This classification applies to hides destined for high-quality shoe uppers and linings.
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
• Verify hide weight exceeds 16 kg and surface area ≤28 sq ft via official measurement certificates to avoid reclassification
• Provide CITES documentation if from endangered bovine sources; declare preservation method (salted) accurately on entry