Limed Swine Hide
Limed swine hides are raw swine hides soaked in a lime solution for preservation and preparation for unhairing, but not tanned or pre-tanned. This process is a common beamhouse step before tanning. The hides remain raw and are classified under this tariff item as otherwise preserved raw hides of swine.
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 hides have undergone a reversible tanning process
Hides with reversible tanning are classified in headings 4104-4106, not 4103.
If the hides are from animals other than swine
The residual item covers raw hides from non-swine animals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the liming process is reversible and does not constitute tanning, as this would affect classification
• Keep detailed records of the liming solution and treatment duration for CBSA
• Declare the hides as raw, not crust or tanned, to avoid higher duty rates
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 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.
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.