Dried Bovine Bends from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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