Dried Buffalo Hides from Japan
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.
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 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