Limed Swine Hide from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• 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