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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If wet-blue (chrome tanned but reversible)
Once chrome tanned, even if reversible, it moves to Chapter 41 heading 4103 for semi-processed leather.
If split or dehaired
Splitting or dehairing changes classification within 4101 to other subheadings for partially prepared hides.
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
Related Products under HTS 4101.50.10.91
Raw Mule Hide (Whole, Limed)
A whole mule hide (equine hybrid), limed for preservation, over 16 kg, not tanned or dehaired. This raw material under HTS 4101.50.10.91 is sourced for high-quality leather tanning. Preservation is minimal, fitting 'otherwise preserved' category.
Raw Ass Hide (Whole, Dried)
Whole dried raw ass (donkey) hide, equine, >16 kg, preserved only. Under HTS 4101.50.10.91 for non-tanned equine raw skins. Prized for traditional medicine.
Raw Mare Hide (Whole, Pickled)
Whole pickled mare (female horse) hide, >16 kg equine raw. HTS 4101.50.10.91 for preserved non-pretanned. Soft quality for upholstery leather.
Raw Stallion Hide (Whole, Salted)
Salted whole stallion hide, equine male, over 16 kg raw. Classed HTS 4101.50.10.91 preserved hides. Durable for saddlery.
Raw Equine Hide (Whole, Limed, Bulk)
Bulk lot whole limed equine hides >16 kg each, raw preserved. HTS 4101.50.10.91 non-pretanned. For mass leather production.
Raw Horsehide (Whole, Dried for Retail)
Dried whole horsehides packaged for retail, >16 kg, raw equine. Under 4101.50.10.91 as preserved not tanned. Small tannery supply.