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.

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.

4101.50.40.00Higher: 22.5% vs 17.5%

If unit surface area exceeds 28 square feet

Larger surface area bovine hides shift to a different subheading within 4101.50 for whole hides over 16 kg.

4101Same rate: 17.5%

If weight does not exceed 16 kg

Lightweight whole hides fall under a separate weight-based category in heading 4101.

4103.20Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If parchment-dressed or further prepared

Any parchment-dressing or additional preparation beyond preservation moves it out of raw hides to heading 4103.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify hide weight exceeds 16 kg and surface area ≤28 sq ft via official measurement certificates to avoid reclassification

Provide CITES documentation if from endangered bovine sources; declare preservation method (salted) accurately on entry

Related Products under HTS 4101.50.20.00

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.

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

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.