Limed Donkey Hide (Whole, Under 16 kg) from China
Whole unsplit hide from a donkey (equine animal), limed for preservation, weighing no more than 16 kg. This raw hide fits HTS 4101.20.10.20 as it is equine-origin, not pretanned, and within weight specs for unsplit hides. Used in traditional leather tanning processes.
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
• Provide lab analysis showing no tanning agents present; declare preservation method (limed) accurately
• Common pitfall: incorrect weight measurement leading to higher-duty category