Limed Donkey Hide from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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