Salted Horse Butt from China
The butt portion (thick rear section) of a salted raw horse hide, equine origin, untanned. HTS 4101.90.10.40 covers such other raw equine parts like butts, not pretanned. Preferred for heavy-duty leather goods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Specify 'butt' on invoice with diagrams to confirm sub-classification within other equine hides
• Test for salt content to ensure preservation status; over 40% salt typical for this category
• Bundle securely to prevent damage, as splits affect value and classification