Pickled Mule Skin from Canada
Raw mule skin (equine hybrid) preserved via pickling process to inhibit bacterial growth, untanned. Under HTS 4101.90.10.40 as other raw equine animal skins not pretanned. Essential for high-quality leather tanning.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include preservation logs and chemical analysis in documentation to confirm pickling without tanning
• Ensure compliance with EPA rules on pickle liquors; declare any residual chemicals accurately
• Avoid bundling with tanned goods to prevent entire shipment reclassification