Fresh Calfskin Hide

A whole, unsplit hide from a young bovine animal, fresh and not tanned, weighing under 16 kg when preserved. It falls under HTS 4101.20.70.00 as a raw bovine hide that is simply preserved without further processing like tanning or parchment-dressing. These lightweight hides are typically used for high-quality leather production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+17.5%20.8%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪Germany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇯🇵Japan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4101.20.40.00Higher: 22.5% vs 20.8%

If weight exceeds limits per skin

Heavier whole hides (over 8kg dry, etc.) are classified separately in 4101.20.40 for larger bovine hides.

4103.20Lower: 10% vs 20.8%

If dehaired or split

Raw hides that are dehaired or split move to 4103, even if not tanned.

4104.41Lower: 13.3% vs 20.8%

If wet-blue tanned

Once tanned (eanned with chrome), it becomes crust leather in 4104, no longer raw.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify weight per skin does not exceed limits (8kg dry, 10kg dry-salted, 16kg fresh/preserved) to avoid reclassification to 4101.20.40

Provide CITES documentation if from protected bovine species; declare preservation method accurately

Avoid any tanning or further preparation, as that shifts to Chapter 41 headings 4104-4107