Fresh Wet-Salted Calfskin Hide

A whole, unsplit hide from a young bovine animal (calf), preserved by wet-salting, with a unit surface area not exceeding 28 square feet and weight under 16 kg when wet-salted. It falls under HTS 4101.20.30.00 as a raw bovine hide that is preserved but not tanned, parchment-dressed, or further prepared, specifically for lightweight, small-sized skins. These are commonly used in high-end leather production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.4%+17.5%19.9%
🇲🇽Mexico2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇨🇦Canada2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇩🇪Germany2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇯🇵Japan2.4%+10.0%12.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

4101.50.40.00Higher: 22.5% vs 19.9%

If the hide has been dehaired or split

Dehaired or split raw hides shift to 4101.50, as they are further prepared beyond simple preservation.

4103.20Lower: 10% vs 19.9%

If subjected to reversible pre-tanning like liming beyond simple preservation

Chapter note (a) excludes hides with reversible tanning processes from 4101-4103, moving them to 4104-4106.

4101Same rate: 19.9%

If weight exceeds limits (e.g., >8 kg dried, >10 kg dry-salted, >16 kg wet-salted)

Heavier whole hides fall under 4101.21 for larger bovine/equine raw hides.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the hide's weight (≤16 kg wet-salted) and surface area (≤2.6 m²) with precise measurements to confirm classification under 4101.20.30.00

Obtain veterinary health certificates proving the hides are free from diseases like BSE, as required for bovine imports

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as tanned; ensure no reversible pre-tanning processes were applied per chapter notes