Fresh Whole Calf Hide from China
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 — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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