Salted Horse Butt from Japan
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 — 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 '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