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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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