Dried Buffalo Hide from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document drying process to confirm no chemical tanning; inspect for splits or damage upon arrival
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'crust' which implies retanning