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Salted Buffalo Bends

Raw bends from water buffalo hides, salted for preservation, including shoulder sections, not tanned. Buffalo as bovine animal under HTS 4101.90.10.30 for other raw parts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4101Same rate: 20%

If fresh, not salted or dried

Fresh raw hides without preservation in 4101.11 subheading.

4302.19Lower: 14.2% vs 20%

If with hair on and tanned/dressed

Hairy hides tanned go to Chapter 43, excluded from Chapter 41.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify buffalo origin; some countries treat as separate from cattle for quotas

• Inspect for splits; damaged bends may classify as waste under 0511

• Use refrigerated containers if resalted to maintain preservation integrity