Vegetable Pretanned Argentine Cowhide from Japan
Full-weight cowhides from Argentine bovine sources, exceeding 16 kg, pickled and vegetable pretanned for preservation without tanning or splitting. Fits HTS 4101.50.40.00 for other vegetable pretanned whole bovine hides not further prepared. Used in traditional leather crafting.
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
• Obtain origin certificates proving bovine source and weight over 16 kg to comply with hierarchy requirements
• Test for pretanning agents; vegetable tannins must be confirmed to avoid duty shifts to chrome categories