Fresh Horse Hide (Whole, Under 16 kg) from China
A whole, unsplit hide from an equine animal such as a horse, preserved fresh or wet-salted, weighing under 16 kg. This falls under HTS 4101.20.10.20 as it is a raw equine hide not tanned, parchment-dressed, or further prepared, meeting the weight limits for whole hides. It is typically used in the initial stages of leather production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify weight per skin does not exceed 16 kg when fresh or wet-salted to avoid reclassification; obtain veterinary certificates confirming raw state and equine origin
• Ensure proper preservation documentation to prevent spoilage claims at customs