Limed Bovine Bellies from Japan
Bovine belly sections limed for preservation and softening, split but untanned. Under HTS 4101.90.70.00 as 'other' raw hides including bellies, 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
• Label as bellies specifically; provide splitting diagrams if split to avoid bends classification
• Ensure liming is only for preservation, not pre-tanning, with lab tests if challenged
• Use proper packing to prevent damage that could mimic further preparation during transit