Fresh Calfskin Hide from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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