Wet-Salted Equine Hide

A whole, unsplit horse hide preserved wet-salted, under 16 kg weight, without tanning or dehairing. HTS 4101.20.10 covers such raw equine skins preserved but not further prepared. Ideal for fine leather goods like upholstery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4101.50.50Higher: 20.8% vs 17.5%

If dehaired

Dehaired equine hides are further prepared, falling under 4101.50.50.

4104Lower: 13.3% vs 17.5%

If retanned crust

Any retanning, even reversible, classifies as crust in 4104 per chapter notes.

4101Same rate: 17.5%

If pretanned process applied

Pretanning distinguishes from simply preserved raw hides in 4101.22.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use refrigerated containers for wet-salted hides to maintain preservation and avoid bacterial growth

Label with precise weight and species (equine) to prevent misclassification as bovine

Prepare for brine content analysis if customs suspects pretanning chemicals

Related Products under HTS 4101.20.10

Fresh Whole Bovine Calf Hide

A fresh, unsplit whole hide from a young bovine calf weighing under 16 kg, preserved without any tanning or further preparation. It falls under HTS 4101.20.10 as a raw bovine hide not pretanned, suitable for initial leather processing stages. These hides are typically sourced from dairy or veal operations.

Dry-Salted Buffalo Hide

An unsplit whole buffalo hide preserved by dry-salting, weighing no more than 8 kg when dried. Classified under HTS 4101.20.10 for raw, non-pretanned bovine (buffalo) hides not further prepared. Commonly used in heavy leather production like saddlery.

Limed Calfskin

Fresh whole calfskin limed for preservation, unsplit and under 10 kg dry-salted equivalent, not pretanned. Under HTS 4101.20.10 as a raw bovine skin otherwise preserved without tanning. Used in high-end garment leather production.

Pickled Bovine Hide

Whole unsplit bovine hide preserved via pickling, weight not exceeding 16 kg fresh, free of tanning. HTS 4101.20.10 applies to such non-pretanned raw hides. Common in automotive leather supply chains.

Dried Young Buffalo Skin

Simply dried whole skin from young buffalo, under 8 kg, unsplit and not pretanned. Fits HTS 4101.20.10 for lightweight raw bovine skins preserved without advanced processing. Prized for soft leathers.

Salted Foal Hide

Wet-salted whole hide from a foal (young equine), under 16 kg, raw and not pretanned. HTS 4101.20.10 includes such preserved equine skins for further leather working. Used in equestrian gear.