Dried Pickled Pig Skins
Dried pickled pig skins are raw swine skins that have been pickled and then partially dried for storage, without tanning. The pickling and drying processes are preservation methods. They are classified under this tariff item as raw hides of swine preserved by pickling and drying.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the skins are tanned or crust
Tanned or crust hides are classified in headings 4104-4106.
If the skins are from animals other than swine
The residual item covers raw hides from non-swine animals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the pickling solution does not contain tanning agents
• Document the pickling and drying processes for CBSA
• Ensure the skins are not tanned or crust, as this would change the classification
Related Products under Tariff item 4103.30.00
Dried Hog Pelts
Dried hog pelts are dehaired swine hides that have been air-dried for preservation after liming, without tanning or splitting. The drying process is a preservation method, not a tanning process. They are used as raw material for leather production.
Dried Pork Pelt
Dried pork pelts are raw swine hides preserved by air-drying or mechanical drying, without any tanning or pre-tanning process. They are used as stock for rehydration in downstream tanning operations. This tariff item covers raw hides of swine that are preserved but not tanned, parchment-dressed, or further prepared.
Fresh Dehaired Pig Hides
Fresh dehaired pig hides are raw swine hides that have been dehaired immediately after slaughter and refrigerated for preservation, without tanning. The dehairing and refrigeration are preservation steps. They are classified under this tariff item as fresh raw hides of swine.
Fresh Pork Hide
Fresh pork hides are raw swine hides preserved by salting or chilling, without any tanning or further processing. They are in a fresh state, suitable for immediate use in tanning or leather production. This tariff item covers raw hides of swine that are fresh or preserved but not tanned.
Limed Dehaired Boar Hides
Limed dehaired boar hides are raw hides from wild boar that have been limed and dehaired for preservation, without tanning. The liming process is a preservation and unhairing step. They are classified under this tariff item as raw hides of swine, including boar, preserved by liming.
Limed Pig Skins
Limed pig skins are raw swine skins processed with lime for unhairing and preservation, without tanning or parchment-dressing. The liming process is a standard beamhouse step. They are classified under this tariff item as raw hides of swine preserved by liming.