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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If split into layers
Split raw hides, even preserved, classify under 4101.50 series.
If further prepared like retanned but raw
More advanced preservation beyond simple methods goes to 4101.9.
If finished into full-grain leather
Completed tanned leathers move out of raw hides chapter entirely.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab analysis showing no tanning agents in pickle solution
• Check for salt/pH levels to confirm preservation method
• Avoid declaring as 'wet blue' which implies chrome tanning
Related Products under HTS 4101.20.30.00
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.
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.