Wet-Salted Equine Hide from Mexico
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.
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
• 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