Salted Water Buffalo Hide from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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