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Dried Buffalo Hides

Buffalo hides dried for preservation, dehaired but not tanned or parchment-dressed. Fits HTS 4101.90.70.00 as 'other' raw hides of bovine (including buffalo) animals preserved by drying.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+20.0%23.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4101.50.40.00Higher: 25% vs 23.3%

If equine animal hides

Equine hides like horse are separated from bovine/buffalo in the raw hides hierarchy.

4103.90Lower: 15.8% vs 23.3%

If parchment-dressed

Parchment-dressing is a further preparation excluded from raw hides per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document drying process to confirm no chemical tanning occurred, preventing reclassification

• Specify buffalo origin as bovine subclass; include veterinary certificates for disease-free status

• Avoid bundling with tanned goods to prevent set classification under chapter 41 exclusions