Pickled Calf Skins from Japan
Young bovine (calf) skins pickled in salt-acid solution for preservation, whole with hair on, not dehaired or pretanned. HTS 4103.90.11 covers raw bovine hides preserved but not tanned per chapter note 1(c).
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
• Include lab analysis proving no tanning agents; comply with USDA import permits for animal products; avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial tanning stage