Pickled Bovine Shoulder from Japan
Shoulder portion of bovine hide pickled for preservation, used for garment leathers. Fits HTS 4101.90.50.00 as other raw bovine bends/shoulders preserved, not tanned.
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
• Specify shoulder location on manifests; test for acid content
• Pitfall: over-pickling resembling tanning