Raw Horse Hide (Whole, Salted) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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 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