Fresh Australian Brangus Cow Hide from China
Freshly harvested cow hide from Brangus cattle in Australia, chilled and wet-salted for short-term preservation. It qualifies for HTS 4101.90.10.20 as other non-pretanned, fresh or wet-salted bovine hides not further prepared. Prized for its uniform grain suitable for garment leather.
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
• Maintain cold chain from slaughter to port; temperature logs prevent disputes over 'fresh' vs 'salted' status
• Include veterinary health certificates confirming no diseases like BSE, mandatory for bovine imports
• Avoid over-salting which could lead to pickling reclassification; aim for standard wet-salt levels