Salted Bovine Butt from Japan
Upper hindquarter portion (butt) of a bovine hide, salted for preservation, used in heavy leather production. HTS 4101.90.50.00 covers other bovine parts like butts preserved without tanning.
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 'butt' in invoices for accurate valuation; check for CITES if exotic bovine
• Pitfall: undervaluing based on lower belly prices