Limed US Cattle Hide Export (Weight >16kg)
A whole limed cattle hide from US slaughter, weighing over 16 kg, preserved with lime but not tanned or further prepared. It qualifies under tariff item 4101.50.00 as a raw bovine hide, whether or not dehaired, in accordance with Chapter 41 notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hide has undergone irreversible tanning
Tanned bovine hides fall under heading 4104, not raw hides.
If the hide weighs 16 kg or less
Whole hides not exceeding 16 kg are classified under a different subheading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the hide is not tanned or reversibly pre-tanned, as that would shift classification
• Declare the weight per hide accurately, as the 16 kg threshold is critical
• Keep documentation of preservation method (liming) for CBSA verification
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A whole dried cattle hide from Argentina, weighing over 16 kg, raw preserved for export. The hide is dried for preservation without tanning or further preparation. This raw bovine hide meets the criteria for this tariff item.
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Dried Buffalo Hide (over 16 kg)
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Dried Cattle Hide (Weight >16kg)
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Dried Equine Whole Hide (over 16 kg)
A whole horse hide dried for preservation, weighing over 16 kg, not tanned or dehaired. It is a raw equine hide suitable for equestrian leather production. The drying process prevents decomposition without further preparation.
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