Dry Crust Bovine Cowhide from Japan
Tanned bovine cowhide in dry crust state, without hair, not further prepared beyond basic tanning and drying. Classified under HTS 4104.49.50.00 as crust hides of bovine animals in dry state, other than full substance or specific splits. Used primarily for upholstery and heavy leather goods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
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
• Verify tanning process is irreversible per chapter notes to avoid reclassification to 4101-4103
• Provide CITES documentation if from endangered bovine species; declare exact thickness and state