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Limed Whole Cow Hide

Full cow hide treated with lime for preservation and hair loosening preparation, over 16 kg, not tanned or further processed. It qualifies for HTS 4101.50.50.00 as a preserved raw bovine hide outside specific weight or split categories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+20.0%23.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4101Same rate: 23.3%

If weight under 8 kg

Lighter whole hides fall into a separate raw hide subheading based on weight thresholds.

4105.10Lower: 14.5% vs 23.3%

If crust after retanning

Post-drying retanning or fat-liquoring classifies as semi-processed crust leather, per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document lime treatment details without indicating full beamhouse processing; ensure USDA/APHIS permits for animal product entry; avoid splitting errors in declarations

Related Products under HTS 4101.50.50.00

Salted Whole Buffalo Hide

A full buffalo hide preserved through salting to prevent decomposition, weighing over 16 kg, with hair on and not tanned. It falls under HTS 4101.50.50.00 as a raw bovine (buffalo) hide that is salted but not further prepared, dehaired, or split.

Dried Bovine Steer Hide

A whole hide from a mature steer, air-dried for preservation, exceeding 16 kg, with hair intact and no tanning applied. Classified in 4101.50.50.00 as 'other' raw bovine hides preserved but not tanned or parchment-dressed.

Pickled Bovine Hide

A whole bovine hide preserved in a salt-acid pickle solution, weighing more than 16 kg, hair-on and untanned. Fits HTS 4101.50.50.00 for 'other' raw hides preserved via pickling without further preparation.

Salted Equine Hide

Whole horse hide salted for preservation, exceeding 16 kg, not dehaired, split, or tanned. Under HTS 4101.50.50.00 as 'other' raw hides/skins of equine animals per hierarchy.

Air-Dried Buffalo Hide

Large whole buffalo hide dried in air, over 16 kg, preserved raw state with hair, no tanning. Classified in 4101.50.50.00 for other bovine (buffalo) raw hides.

Wet-Salted Cow Hide

Whole cow hide in wet salt brine preservation, weight surpassing 16 kg, untreated beyond salting. HTS 4101.50.50.00 applies to such other raw bovine hides.