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Salted Water Buffalo Hide from Japan

Whole water buffalo hide preserved by salting, weighing over 16 kg, not tanned or further prepared. Classified under HTS 4101.50.35.00 as raw buffalo hide of bovine animals, dehaired but otherwise in its natural state.

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 confirm buffalo origin via CITES documentation if applicable

Ensure preservation method (salted) is documented; avoid any tanning processes to prevent reclassification