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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.

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.

4101Same rate: 17.5%

If dehaired or split, not whole

Split or dehaired hides beyond whole classify under 4101.91 subheadings.

4101.50.30.00Higher: 19.9% vs 17.5%

If Partial hides like heads/wings classify separately from whole hides.

4107.11Lower: 12.4% vs 17.5%

If fully finished into leather

Completion to finished upper/lining leather moves to Chapter 41 heading 4107.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document pickling solution composition; customs may test for tanning contaminants

Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for hides to prevent quarantine issues

Avoid declaring as 'crust' – that's for retanned per Chapter notes, risking penalties

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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.

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.

Dried Equine Hide for Upper Leather

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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.