Fresh Whole Calf Hide from Canada
A complete, unsplit hide from a young bovine animal (calf), fresh and not exceeding 16 kg in weight, preserved only by refrigeration or immediate use. It falls under HTS 4101.20.10.10 as a raw bovine hide that is whole, unsplit, lightweight, and not pretanned or further prepared. These hides are typically used for high-quality leather production.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify weight does not exceed 16 kg fresh to qualify; provide certification from slaughterhouse
• Ensure no tanning or pretanning processes; common pitfall is misclassifying limed hides
• Require veterinary health certificates to comply with USDA import regulations for animal products