Limed Buffalo Hide for Lining Leather
Whole buffalo hide, limed for preservation and dehairing, over 16 kg with surface area ≤2.6 m², classified under HTS 4101.50.20.00 for upper and lining uses. Not tanned or further prepared, ideal for producing durable linings in footwear. Buffalo hides in this spec are common for robust leather goods.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of equine animals rather than bovine/buffalo
Equine whole hides over 16 kg go to a distinct subheading in 4101.50.
If in the weight range 8-16 kg
Mid-weight whole hides have their own category separate from >16 kg.
If wet-blue tanned (chrome process)
Tanning, even reversible pre-tanning, excludes from Chapter 41 raw hides per notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab analysis confirming liming only, no tanning agents, to prevent duty disputes
• Label with exact surface area measurements; EU importers often require traceability to origin farms
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Pickled Bovine Calfskin for Shoe Uppers
Preserved pickled whole bovine calf hide, exceeding 16 kg weight and ≤28 sq ft surface, under HTS 4101.50.20.00 for upper leather. Dehaired and split minimally if at all, not tanned, targeted for premium shoe uppers. Calfskins offer fine grain for high-end applications.
Salted Buffalo Full Hide for Lining
Whole salted buffalo hide, >16 kg, ≤2.6 m² unit surface, HTS 4101.50.20.00 for lining leather production. Raw preserved state, dehaired, no tanning – ideal for heavy-duty boot linings. Buffalo provides strength for industrial footwear.
Dehaired Equine Upper Grade Hide
Dehaired whole equine hide, salted, >16 kg ≤28 sq ft surface, HTS 4101.50.20.00 for upper leather. Raw, untanned, preserved for lining/upper conversion. High-grade for luxury goods.
Salted Bovine Upper Leather Hide
A whole raw bovine hide, salted for preservation, weighing over 16 kg with a unit surface area not exceeding 28 square feet, suitable for upper and lining leather production. It is dehaired but not tanned, fitting HTS 4101.50.20.00 as a preserved bovine hide for leatherworking. This classification applies to hides destined for high-quality shoe uppers and linings.
Dried Equine Hide for Upper Leather
Air-dried whole equine hide over 16 kg, surface ≤28 sq ft, HTS 4101.50.20.00 as 'other' bovine/equine for uppers/linings. Preserved without tanning, suitable for equestrian gear linings. Fits 'upper and lining' due to size and quality specs.
Preserved Bovine Hide for Footwear Upper
Otherwise preserved (pickled/limed) whole bovine hide over 16 kg, ≤28 sq ft, under HTS 4101.50.20.00 'upper and lining'. Not further prepared, for premium footwear uppers. Meets exact raw hide criteria excluding tanning.