Salted Buffalo Bends from Japan
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.
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
• 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