Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 41041930: Buffalo Hides and Skins - An Overview

The HS Code 41041930 pertains to buffalo hides and skins that are not further prepared and do not have hair on them. These hides and skins have a unit surface area of over 2.6 square meters and are tanned, but still in the wet state.

When it comes to trade barriers and market access, countries often have to make adjustments to ensure fairness. Every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. This is known as the Most-Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate, which for HS Code 41041930 is 2.4%.

The quantity unit used for buffalo hides and skins is square meters (M2), indicating the measurement of the unit surface area. This allows for accurate calculations and transactions involving these products.

There are several special tariff preference programs applicable to HS Code 41041930. These programs offer various benefits and exemptions for specific countries. Some of these programs include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): This program provides duty-free treatment for buffalo hides and skins from eligible countries.
• Australia Special Rate: A special rate is applied for buffalo hides and skins imported from Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate: A special rate is applied for buffalo hides and skins imported from Bahrain.
• NAFTA for Canada: Buffalo hides and skins imported from Canada enjoy duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• Chile Special Rate: A special rate is applied for buffalo hides and skins imported from Chile.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Buffalo hides and skins from eligible countries in the Caribbean Basin receive preferential treatment under this program.
• Israel Special Rate: A special rate is applied for buffalo hides and skins imported from Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Buffalo hides and skins from eligible Andean countries receive preferential treatment under this program.
• Jordan Special Rate: A special rate is applied for buffalo hides and skins imported from Jordan.
• Morocco Special Rate: A special rate is applied for buffalo hides and skins imported from Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Buffalo hides and skins imported from Mexico enjoy duty-free treatment under NAFTA.
• Oman Special Rate: A special rate is applied for buffalo hides and skins imported from Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Buffalo hides and skins from eligible countries in the Dominican Republic-Central American region receive preferential treatment under this program.
• Peru Special Rate: A special rate is applied for buffalo hides and skins imported from Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate: A special rate is applied for buffalo hides and skins imported from Singapore.

When importing buffalo hides and skins under HS Code 41041930, it is important to consider the specific requirements and regulations of the exporting and importing US states. These requirements may vary and can include documentation, inspections, and compliance with animal welfare standards.

Overall, HS Code 41041930 encompasses buffalo hides and skins without hair on them, with a unit surface area over 2.6 square meters. These hides and skins are tanned but not further prepared, and are often subject to special tariff preference programs that provide various benefits and exemptions for eligible countries. Understanding the intricacies of this HS Code is essential for businesses involved in the importation and exportation of buffalo hides and skins.