Fresh Bovine Butts from Mexico
Fresh bovine butts are the thick, heavy rear sections of cow hides, cut from the rump area, preserved only by refrigeration without salting or other processes. They fall under HTS 4101.90.10.10 as raw bovine hides, specifically butts, that are fresh or wet-salted but not tanned or further prepared. These are prized for their durability in leather production for heavy-duty goods.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify the hides are truly fresh or wet-salted with no tanning traces via CITES documentation if from protected species
• Obtain veterinary health certificates proving no preservation beyond wet-salting to avoid reclassification
• Declare exact weight and origin accurately, as butts are weighed by side, to prevent undervaluation penalties