Vegetable Pretanned Calfskin from Japan
Young bovine calf hide, fresh-salted and limed, subjected to light vegetable pretanning with chestnut extract for partial fixation without tanning completion. HTS 4101.90.40.00 covers this as other vegetable pretanned raw bovine skins.
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
• Label age as calf (under 1 year) for accurate bovine classification; test tannin penetration depth to confirm pretanned vs full; avoid combining with mineral agents to prevent reclass to other pretanned