Brine-Preserved Bovine Rump Bends from China
Brine-preserved bovine rump bends are cut shoulder hides from cows soaked in salt brine, classified as wet-salted raw butts and bends under HTS 4101.90.10.10. Not tanned, dehaired, or split, they retain natural state for tanning. Used in belt and bag leather.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis of brine composition to confirm no chemicals indicating further preparation
• Segregate butts/bends from bellies in containers to match exact HTS description
• Anticipate biosecurity inspections; ensure origin country meets import standards