Fresh Whole Calf Hide from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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