Pickled Swamp Buffalo Hide from Japan
Dehaired raw hide from swamp buffalo, preserved via pickling in salt-acid solution, unchanged from raw state. Classified in HTS 4101.90.35.00 for other preserved buffalo hides.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.4%
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
Import Tips
• Test pH levels to confirm pickling doesn't constitute reversible tanning per chapter notes
• Declare weight wet vs. dry, as pickling adds moisture affecting valuation
• Avoid bulk packaging that implies tanning prep, risking shift to 4104