Limed Bovine Butts
Raw bovine butt hides treated with lime for preservation and hair loosening, but not dehaired, tanned, or further processed. Classified in HTS 4101.90.10.30 for other non-pretanned bovine hides.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dehaired after liming
Dehaired raw hides, even limed, classified in 4103 as further prepared raw.
If pretanned post-liming
Pretanned hides (reversible process) excluded from 4101 per chapter note (b).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm liming is preservation only; dehairing pushes to 4103
• Label shipments clearly as 'raw limed butts' to avoid confusion with crust leathers
• Check for EPA chemical declarations on lime treatments in import manifests
Related Products under HTS 4101.90.10.30
Salted Bovine Butts
Raw bovine hides from the butt area (rear lower part), preserved by salting to prevent decomposition, without any tanning or further preparation. Classified under HTS 4101.90.10.30 as other raw bovine hides, not pretanned, including butts.
Dried Bovine Bends
Raw hides from the bend area (shoulder/flank) of bovine animals, preserved by air-drying, dehaired or not, but not tanned or parchment-dressed. Fits HTS 4101.90.10.30 for other non-pretanned bovine parts like bends.
Pickled Bovine Bellies
Raw belly portions of bovine hides preserved in a salt-acid pickle solution to maintain flexibility, not tanned or further prepared. Under HTS 4101.90.10.30 as other raw bovine hides including bellies.
Salted Buffalo Bends
Raw bends from water buffalo hides, salted for preservation, including shoulder sections, not tanned. Buffalo as bovine animal under HTS 4101.90.10.30 for other raw parts.
Dried Equine Bellies
Raw belly skins from equine animals (horses), air-dried for preservation, not split further or tanned. Equine raw hides in 'other' bovine/equine category of HTS 4101.90.10.30.
Pickled Bovine Offal Hides
Miscellaneous raw bovine hide offcuts and bends, pickled preserved, not for immediate tanning. 'Other' category in HTS 4101.90.10.30 covers these non-standard raw bovine parts.