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Limed Australian Brahman Cow Hide

Whole Brahman cow hide from Australia, limed for preservation, weight over 16 kg, not tanned. Covered by HTS 4101.50.70.00 as other raw bovine hides preserved without further preparation.

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.

4101.50.50.00Same rate: 23.3%

If declared as equine despite bovine traits

Misidentification as equine shifts to 4102.29.00.00 subheadings

4107.11Lower: 14.9% vs 23.3%

If made into parchment-dressed

Parchment-dressed hides excluded from raw, go to 4107 for further prepared

4302.19Lower: 14.2% vs 23.3%

If with hair/wool on and chapter 43 applicable—but excluded

Chapter note sends haired raw hides to Chapter 43, not 41

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Lab certification of lime content essential; pitfall is over-liming resembling parchment-dressing

• Australian export health certificates mandatory for biosecurity compliance

• Weigh hides pre-shipment to confirm >16 kg threshold