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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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