Wet-Salted Bovine Bends from China
Wet-salted bovine bends are the shoulder and neck portions of cow hides preserved in a brine solution to prevent decay, remaining untanned and unprepared. Classified under HTS 4101.90.10.10 as raw bovine butts and bends that are fresh or wet-salted. These sections provide flexible leather for upholstery and accessories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test salt content to confirm wet-salting preservation without drying or liming, avoiding misclassification
• Include packing lists specifying 'butts and bends only' to distinguish from bellies or full sides
• Comply with USDA import regs for animal products, including slaughterhouse certifications