Salted Indian Buffalo Hide from Japan
Full Indian water buffalo hide, salted and air-dried, over 16 kg, raw condition. HTS 4101.50.70.00 for other whole raw bovine (buffalo) hides preserved, not tanned.
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
• Indian APEDA certification required; common pitfall unverified salt purity
• Inspect for splits that could reclassify as 4101.40
• Quarantine declarations for foot-and-mouth disease prevention