Salted Water Buffalo Hide

A whole raw hide from water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), preserved by salting to prevent decomposition, dehaired but not tanned. Classified under HTS 4101.90.35.00 as raw buffalo hides that are salted, fitting the 'other' category for bovine (including buffalo) hides not further prepared.

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.

4101Same rate: 19.9%

If from bovine cattle rather than buffalo

Buffalo-specific subheading excludes standard bovine cattle hides, which fall under 4101.21 for whole raw hides.

4104.41Lower: 13.3% vs 19.9%

If undergone reversible pre-tanning like pickling beyond simple preservation

Chapter notes exclude hides with reversible tanning processes from 4101, shifting to crust leather in 4104.

4103.90Lower: 13.3% vs 19.9%

If split into butts, bends, or bellies

Whole hides stay in 4101.90, but split components move to 4103 for other raw preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify CITES documentation if from wild buffalo species to comply with wildlife trade regulations

Confirm salting preservation method via lab tests, as over-processing could reclassify to tanned hides under 4104

Declare exact buffalo species (e.g

water vs. bison) to avoid disputes over 'bovine including buffalo' scope