Limed Buffalo Belly Hide

Raw buffalo belly section, limed for preservation and dehairing prep, not tanned or further processed. HTS 4101.90.35.00 covers this as 'other' (including bellies) buffalo hides preserved without tanning.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.4%+17.5%19.9%
🇲🇽Mexico2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇨🇦Canada2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇩🇪Germany2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇯🇵Japan2.4%+10.0%12.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4103.20Lower: 10% vs 19.9%

If parchment-dressed or further split

Parchment-dressing excludes from 4101, moving splits to 4103; bellies specifically noted.

4101Same rate: 19.9%

If grain/split but whole hides

Whole grain/split hides go to 4101.22, while 'other including bellies' is 4101.90.

4302.19Lower: 11.7% vs 19.9%

If with hair or wool on

Chapter 41 excludes hair-on hides (except specified bovine), directing to Chapter 43.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as 'buffalo belly' precisely; bends/butts may have different duties within 4101

Ensure no retanning or coloring, as chapter notes define crust for 4104-4106

Use veterinary certificates for disease-free status, common for raw hides