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
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
• 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