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%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
• 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