Limed Bovine Butts
Limed bovine butts are raw hide sections from the rear of cattle, treated with lime to loosen hair and preserve the skin. They are not dehaired, tanned, or further processed, keeping them in a raw state. This makes them classifiable under tariff item 4101.90.00 for other raw bovine hides and skins.
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 butts are from whole hides
Whole hides are classified separately from cut sections like butts.
If the butts have been split
Split hides fall under a different tariff item than unsplit sections.
If the liming is part of a tanning process
Irreversible tanning moves the product to heading 41.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the liming process is reversible and does not constitute tanning, as per Chapter 41 Note 2(A)
• Ensure the butts are not dehaired, as dehairing could affect classification
• Keep records of the liming treatment to show it is only for preservation
Related Products under Tariff item 4101.90.00
Brine-Preserved Bovine Rump Bends
Brine-preserved bovine rump bends are shoulder cuts from bovine hides soaked in salt brine, not tanned, dehaired or split. They are classified under tariff item 4101.90.00 as 'other' raw hides of bovine animals, including butts and bends.
Chilled Heifer Butt Hides
Chilled heifer butt hides are fresh rear sections of female bovine hides kept below 4°C, raw and untanned. They fall under tariff item 4101.90.00 as 'other' raw hides of bovine animals, including butts.
Dried Ass Belly
Dried ass belly is the belly section of a donkey hide, dried for preservation without tanning or further preparation. It is an equine raw hide preserved by drying, making it suitable for supple leather products. As an equine hide section that is not whole or split, it is classified under tariff item 4101.90.00 for other raw hides and skins.
Dried Bovine Bends
Dried bovine bends are raw hides from the bend area of bovine animals, preserved by air-drying. They are not tanned or parchment-dressed, falling under tariff item 4101.90.00. These bends are used for leather production after rehydration and tanning.
Dried Bovine Butts
Dried bovine butts are the thick rear sections of bovine hides, preserved by air-drying and dehaired but not tanned or further prepared. They fall under tariff item 4101.90.00 as 'other' raw hides of bovine animals, which includes butts, bends and bellies.
Dried Bovine Sides
Dried bovine sides are side cuts from bovine hides, preserved by drying and split but not pretanned. They qualify as 'other' raw hides under tariff item 4101.90.00, which includes butts, bends and bellies.