Dried Buffalo Hide

A raw buffalo hide air-dried for preservation, retaining hair, suitable for further tanning. Classified under HTS 4101.90.50.00 as other raw bovine (buffalo) hides preserved by drying but not tanned or parchment-dressed.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+17.5%20.8%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪Germany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇯🇵Japan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4101.50.40.00Higher: 22.5% vs 20.8%

If limed or pickled

Liming or pickling preservation uses different subheadings within 4101 for those specific processes.

4105.10Lower: 12% vs 20.8%

If crust after pre-tanning

If retanned, fat-liquored, and dried into crust, it qualifies under tanned leather headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document drying process to confirm no chemical tanning; inspect for splits or damage upon arrival

Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'crust' which implies retanning