Salted Water Buffalo Hide from Japan
Raw water buffalo hides salted for preservation, whole with surface ≤2.6 m² (28 sq ft) and >16 kg weight. Falls under HTS 4101.50.30.00 as other bovine (buffalo) raw hides, not covered by chapter exclusions.
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
• Trace origin to buffalo species for buffalo-inclusive classification; avoid mixing with equine; use standardized surface area calc per USCS rules