Dried Bovine Bends from Japan
Raw hides from the bend area (shoulder/flank) of bovine animals, preserved by air-drying, dehaired or not, but not tanned or parchment-dressed. Fits HTS 4101.90.10.30 for other non-pretanned bovine parts like bends.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test moisture content to confirm drying preservation; excessive moisture may be seen as fresh (4101.11)
• Provide origin certificates; CITES may apply if from endangered bovine species
• Avoid bundling with tanned samples in shipments to prevent entire lot reclassification