Limed Donkey Hide (Whole, Under 16 kg) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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