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Dry Light Cowhide

A dry cowhide weighing 8 kg or less, whole and raw, without any tanning. This hide is classified under tariff item 4101.20.00 as a lightweight bovine hide. It is suitable for making belts and other leather goods.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4101.50.00Same rate: Free

If the cowhide weighs more than 8 kg dried

Heavier dried cowhides are classified under a different tariff item.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the cowhide is simply dried and not tanned, and keep it whole and unsplit

• Verify the weight is 8 kg or less

• Maintain documentation of the drying process and origin for CBSA

Related Products under Tariff item 4101.20.00

Dried Bison Hide

A lightweight whole unsplit American bison hide, simply dried to 8 kg or less, raw and untanned. It is classified under tariff item 4101.20.00 as a bovine hide. This hide is used for native craft leathers.

Dried Young Buffalo Skin

A simply dried whole hide from a young buffalo, unsplit and weighing not more than 8 kg. It has not undergone any tanning or pre-tanning process, making it a raw hide classified under tariff item 4101.20.00. This lightweight hide is prized for producing soft, supple leathers.

Dry-Salted Bovine Calfskin

A lightweight whole unsplit skin from a bovine calf, dried and salted for preservation, not exceeding 8 kg simply dried. This raw hide is classified under tariff item 4101.20.00. It is ideal for fine glove or garment leather.

Dry-Salted Buffalo Hide

An unsplit whole buffalo hide preserved by dry-salting, weighing no more than 8 kg when dried. It is a raw hide without any tanning or pre-tanning, classified under tariff item 4101.20.00. Commonly used in the production of heavy leather goods.

Fresh Heifer Hide

A fresh whole hide from a young female bovine, weighing under 16 kg and raw without tanning. This hide is classified under tariff item 4101.20.00 as a raw bovine hide. It is suitable for various leather applications.

Fresh Water Buffalo Calf Hide

An unsplit whole fresh hide from a young water buffalo calf, weighing 16 kg or less, raw and untanned. This hide is classified under tariff item 4101.20.00 as a bovine hide. It is used for premium fashion leathers.