Dried Pony Skin from Japan
Raw skin from pony (equine) animals dried for preservation without tanning or further preparation. Classified under HTS 4101.90.10.40 as a non-bovine equine raw hide preserved by drying. Ideal for artisan leather crafting post-tanning.
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
• Obtain veterinary certificates confirming equine origin and raw state to comply with USDA/APHIS import rules
• Declare exact preservation method (dried) on commercial invoice to avoid reclassification as tanned leather
• Watch for weight-based duties; ensure hides are not further processed like limed to stay in this raw category