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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weight 8-16 kg
Same raw preservation but lighter weight shifts to a different subheading within 4101 for whole hides.
If dehaired or split
Processing beyond simple preservation like dehairing moves it out of raw hides in 4101 to further prepared in 4103.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify weight exceeds 16 kg and confirm no tanning process via CITES documentation if applicable; ensure proper salting preservation records to avoid misclassification as tanned goods
Related Products under HTS 4101.50.50.00
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.
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.
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.