Salted Whole Buffalo Hide from Japan
A full buffalo hide preserved through salting to prevent decomposition, weighing over 16 kg, with hair on and not tanned. It falls under HTS 4101.50.50.00 as a raw bovine (buffalo) hide that is salted but not further prepared, dehaired, or split.
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 weight exceeds 16 kg and confirm no tanning process via CITES documentation if applicable; ensure proper salting preservation records to avoid misclassification as tanned goods