Raw Horse Hide (Whole, Salted)

A whole raw hide from an equine animal such as a horse, preserved by salting to prevent decomposition, weighing over 16 kg. It falls under HTS 4101.50.10.91 as it is not pretanned, dehaired or further prepared beyond preservation. These hides are typically used in the initial stages of leather production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4103.20Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If wet-blue (chrome tanned but reversible)

Once chrome tanned, even if reversible, it moves to Chapter 41 heading 4103 for semi-processed leather.

4101.50.50.00Higher: 20.8% vs 17.5%

If split or dehaired

Splitting or dehairing changes classification within 4101 to other subheadings for partially prepared hides.

4302.19Lower: 11.7% vs 17.5%

If with hair on and from specific non-excluded equines

Chapter notes exclude most hair-on hides from 41, directing to Chapter 43 unless specified otherwise.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the hide weight exceeds 16 kg and confirm equine origin via veterinary certificates to avoid reclassification

Ensure preservation method is only salting or drying, not tanning; provide CITES documentation if from protected equine species