Fresh Australian Brangus Cow Hide from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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