Limed Donkey Hide

Raw donkey (equine) hide treated with lime for preservation and hair loosening, but not tanned. Fits HTS 4101.90.10.40 for other raw equine hides preserved without tanning. Used in traditional medicine and leather production.

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.

4101Same rate: 17.5%

If dehaired bovine

Dehaired raw bovine hides (limed/pickled) have dedicated subheadings separate from equine.

4105.30.00.00Higher: 37% vs 17.5%

If further tanned

Post-tanning, equine hides become finished leather in 4105 for equine-specific tanned products.

0511Lower: 11.1% vs 17.5%

If parings or waste

Chapter note excludes parings/waste of raw hides to heading 0511, not full hides.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab analysis proving lime preservation only, no tanning agents, to Customs for accurate HTS classification

Check for restricted species under CITES; donkey hides may require export permits from origin country

Label shipments clearly as 'raw limed equine hides' to prevent confusion with parchment-dressed products