Pickled Bovine Bellies from Japan
Bovine belly hides preserved in a salt-acid pickle solution, dehaired and split but not pretanned. Classified in HTS 4101.90.10 for other non-pretanned raw hides including bellies.
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
• Test pH levels to confirm pickling without tanning agents; retain lab reports for customs
• Neutralize residuals before import to prevent corrosion in shipping containers