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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
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.
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
Related Products under HTS 4101.20.30.00
Pickled Calfskin Raw Hide
Whole unsplit pickled calf hide (bovine), surface ≤28 sq ft, preserved without tanning. Fits HTS 4101.20.30.00 for small 'other' raw bovine hides, otherwise preserved. Popular for upholstery leather.
Wet-Blue Precursor Calf Hide (Non-Tanned Pickled)
Pickled but non-chrome calf hide, whole small size ≤28 sq ft. Strictly raw under HTS 4101.20.30.00, preserved otherwise without tanning. Used in automotive leather.
Salted Equine Foal Hide (Bovine-Like Small)
Note: While hierarchy specifies bovine, small salted foal hides analogize; but strictly bovine here as wet-salted ≤16 kg, ≤28 sq ft. HTS 4101.20.30.00 for other small raw hides.
Preserved Bovine Newborn Hide
Ultra-small raw hide from newborn bovine, salted, ≤28 sq ft. HTS 4101.20.30.00 perfect for tiniest raw hides.
Limed Buffalo Kidskin
Small limed buffalo kid hide, raw preserved. HTS 4101.20.30.00.
Pickled Small Cowhide
Pickled whole small cowhide ≤28 sq ft. Raw under 4101.20.30.00.