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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If split
Split raw hides, even preserved, fall under 4101.50 regardless of weight.
If weight over 16 kg fresh-salted
Exceeds lightweight criteria, reclassified to heavier whole hide category.
If further limed or pickled beyond simple preservation
Additional processing beyond simple preservation moves to heading 4107.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document salt content and preservation method to prove non-tanned status per chapter notes
• Check for dehairing; if present, note it but ensure no further preparation
• Avoid over-salting which might trigger scrutiny for crust-like processing
Related Products under HTS 4101.20.50.00
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.
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.