Wet-White Preserved Goat Hides
Wet-white preserved goat hides are raw hides that have undergone an aldehyde pre-tanning process which is reversible, meaning they are not yet fully tanned. They are dehaired and split for further processing into leather goods. This tariff item covers raw hides and skins that are preserved but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared, as per the chapter notes.
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 |
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 4103300000–4106920000).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 4103).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hides have undergone irreversible tanning
Fully tanned hides are classified under heading 4104, not as raw hides.
If the hides are tanned and in a wet state
Tanned goat hides in wet condition fall under heading 4106.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the aldehyde pre-tanning is reversible; if not, the goods may fall under heading 4104
• Declare the hides as raw and not further prepared to avoid misclassification
• Keep records of the preservation method for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 4103.90.00
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.
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.