Salted Buffalo Full Hide for Lining from Japan
Whole salted buffalo hide, >16 kg, ≤2.6 m² unit surface, HTS 4101.50.20.00 for lining leather production. Raw preserved state, dehaired, no tanning – ideal for heavy-duty boot linings. Buffalo provides strength for industrial footwear.
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
• Measure surface area per official method (wet blue equivalent); discrepancies cause holds
• Declare salt content; high salinity may trigger additional cleaning regs
• Ensure not 'with hair on' from species excluded by Chapter notes