Air-Dried Nigerian Kid Skins
Air-dried kid skins from Nigeria, dehaired and preserved by drying without tanning. These raw skins are classified under 4103.90.00 as 'other raw hides and skins' because they are not tanned or further prepared, and goat/kid skins are covered by Chapter 41 Note 1(c) except for specific excluded types.
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 have hair or wool attached
Hides with hair or wool are classified in Chapter 43.
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
• Confirm the kid skins are not from Yemen, Mongolian, or Tibetan goats, which are excluded from Chapter 41
• Provide documentation of the air-drying process and dehairing to the CBSA
• Check if the Nigeria origin qualifies for preferential tariff treatment under any trade agreement
Related Products under Tariff item 4103.90.00
Brined Kid Skins
Kid skins preserved in a brine solution, dehaired, and not tanned. These raw skins fall under tariff item 4103.90.00 as 'other raw hides and skins' because brine preservation is a non-tanning method and the skins are not further prepared, consistent with Chapter 41 Note 1(c).
Dehaired East African Goatskins
East African goatskins, dehaired and preserved with salt, not tanned or further prepared. These raw hides are classified under 4103.90.00 as 'other raw hides and skins' because they are preserved but not tanned, and goat skins are included in Chapter 41 Note 1(c).
Dehaired Raw Deer Hide
Raw deer hide with the hair removed through a liming or enzymatic process, but not tanned or further prepared. Dehaired raw hides of deer are included in Chapter 41 under Note 1(c), which lists deer among the covered animals.
Dehaired Vegetable Pretanned Kid Skin
Dehaired vegetable pretanned kid skin is a young goat skin preserved with vegetable extracts, which is a reversible pre-tanning process, leaving it raw. It is dehaired and suitable for further leather processing. This falls under the tariff item as a raw hide not fully tanned.
Dried Deer Hides
Raw deer hides that have been air-dried for preservation, with the hair still attached and not split or pre-tanned. These hides are included in Chapter 41 by Note 1(c), which explicitly lists deer among the animals whose raw hides with hair or wool on are classified here.
Dried Deerskin Hides
Dried deerskin hides are raw hides from deer that have been dried for preservation, dehaired but not tanned or parchment-dressed. They are suitable for specialty leather production. Per chapter note 1(c), raw hides of deer are explicitly included in Chapter 41.