Pickled Equine Hide from Japan
Raw horse hide preserved in a salt-acid pickle solution to inhibit bacteria, prior to tanning. Fits HTS 4101.90.50.00 for other raw equine hides preserved but not tanned or dehaired beyond basics.
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
• Test pickle solution pH to prove non-tanning; require health export certs from origin country
• Common issue: leakage during shipping causing weight disputes