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Limed Australian Brahman Cow Hide from Japan

Whole Brahman cow hide from Australia, limed for preservation, weight over 16 kg, not tanned. Covered by HTS 4101.50.70.00 as other raw bovine hides preserved without further preparation.

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

• Lab certification of lime content essential; pitfall is over-liming resembling parchment-dressing

• Australian export health certificates mandatory for biosecurity compliance

• Weigh hides pre-shipment to confirm >16 kg threshold