Fresh Deer Hide from Japan
A raw hide from deer, preserved fresh without any tanning, parchment-dressing, or further preparation. It falls under HTS 4103.90.11.30 as a raw deer skin that is neither dehaired nor split, excluded from Chapter 43 due to hair removal.
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
• Verify the hide is truly untanned and not pretanned to avoid reclassification under 4101-4103
• Provide CITES documentation if from endangered deer species to comply with wildlife import regulations
• Declare preservation method (fresh) accurately, as salted or limed hides remain in this subheading