Vegetable Pretanned Calfskin Hides
Whole, unsplit hides from young bovine animals (calves) that have undergone vegetable pretanning, a reversible process using plant tannins without full tanning. These lightweight hides, under 8 kg dried, are preserved but not further prepared, fitting HTS 4101.20.40.00 as raw bovine hides of specified weight. Used primarily for high-quality leather goods.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If solely salted, limed, or pickled without pretanning
Lacks vegetable pretanning, so classified under other preservation methods for full-weight bovine hides.
If pretanning process is irreversible or followed by full tanning
Irreversible tanning moves it from raw Chapter 41 to finished crust leather in heading 4104.
If dehaired and split despite light weight
Dehairing and splitting changes from whole unsplit to other raw preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify pretanning is reversible and uses only vegetable agents to avoid reclassification under tanned headings 4104-4106
• Provide documentation proving weight per skin (e.g
• <8kg dried) and bovine origin, including CITES if applicable
Related Products under HTS 4101.20.40.00
Vegetable Pretanned Buffalo Kid Hides
Lightweight whole hides from young buffalo (water buffalo kids), vegetable pretanned for preservation without tanning. Weighing under 10 kg dry-salted, these fit HTS 4101.20.40.00 as unsplit bovine (buffalo) raw hides. Ideal for specialty leathers in fashion.
Pretanned Lightweight Cowhide Sheets
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.
Pretanned Buffalo Calf Full Hides
Full whole hides from buffalo calves, vegetable pretanned, unsplit and lightweight per HTS specs. Classified in 4101.20.40.00 for preserved but raw bovine (buffalo) hides. Used in bag and accessory manufacturing.
Vegetable Pretanned Equine Foal Skins
Whole unsplit skins from foals (young equine), preserved via vegetable pretanning, not exceeding light weight thresholds. Classified under HTS 4101.20.40.00 within bovine/equine raw hides due to shared hierarchy. Used in equestrian leather products.
Vegetable Pretanned Young Steer Hides
Lightweight hides from young steers (bovine), whole and unsplit, pretanned with vegetable extracts. Fits precisely HTS 4101.20.40.00 as other vegetable pretanned bovine under 10kg dry-salted. Sourced for premium shoe leather.