Fresh Whole Calf Hide
A fresh, unsplit whole hide from a young bovine animal (calf), weighing under 8 kg when dried, dehaired but not tanned or further prepared. It falls under HTS 4101.20.50.00 as a raw bovine hide preserved in fresh state, suitable for leather processing. This lightweight hide is ideal for high-quality garment leather production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weight exceeds 8 kg dried
Heavier whole unsplit hides shift to 4101.20.40 as they are less delicate for finer leathers.
If dehaired and split
Splitting the hide changes it from whole to prepared forms under heading 4103.
If wet-blue tanned
Any tanning process, even reversible, moves it out of raw hides to crust leather in 4104.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify weight per skin does not exceed limits (8kg dried, 10kg dry-salted, 16kg fresh) to avoid reclassification to 4101.20.40
• Obtain veterinary certificates confirming fresh or preserved state without tanning processes
• Ensure proper cold chain logistics for fresh hides to prevent spoilage during import
Related Products under HTS 4101.20.50.00
Wet-Salted Buffalo Hide
A whole, unsplit hide from a water buffalo, preserved by wet-salting, under 16 kg weight, not tanned or parchment-dressed. Classified in HTS 4101.20.50.00 for other raw bovine (buffalo) hides in preserved state. Commonly used in upholstery and heavy-duty leather manufacturing.
Dry-Salted Equine Hide
Whole unsplit horse hide preserved by dry-salting, weighing no more than 10 kg, dehaired but raw. Fits HTS 4101.20.50.00 as other raw equine hides not tanned. Used for specialty leathers like equestrian gear.
Limed Calfskin
Fresh whole calfskin limed for preservation, unsplit under 8 kg dried weight, not tanned. HTS 4101.20.50.00 covers this as other raw bovine skins 'otherwise preserved'. Essential for fine glove and bookbinding leathers.
Pickled Buffalo Calf Hide
Whole unsplit buffalo calf hide pickled for preservation, weight under limits, raw state. Under HTS 4101.20.50.00 for other preserved bovine hides. Popular for soft leathers in fashion.
Dried Whole Colt Skin
Simply dried whole skin from a young horse (colt), unsplit under 8 kg, not further prepared. HTS 4101.20.50.00 for other raw equine hides. Used in lightweight accessories.
Wet-Blue Precursor Calf Hide
Pre-tanned limed and pickled calf hide, still raw unsplit whole under weight limits. Classed in HTS 4101.20.50.00 as otherwise preserved but not tanned. Intermediate for chrome tanning process.