Salted Water Buffalo Hide from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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