Pretanned Lightweight Cowhide Sheets from Canada
Whole unsplit cowhides from lightweight bovine sources, treated with vegetable pretanning agents for temporary preservation. Meets HTS 4101.20.40.00 criteria for 'other' vegetable pretanned bovine hides under weight limits. Common in upholstery leather production.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Label with exact pretanning method and agent type (vegetable only) for audit
• Weigh and certify skins individually to confirm under thresholds
• Watch for dehairing, which may require split hide classification