Salted Horse Hide

A raw horse hide preserved through salting to prevent decomposition, sourced from equine animals. It falls under HTS 4101.90.10.40 as it is a raw equine hide that is salted but not tanned, parchment-dressed, or further prepared. Commonly used in leather processing after tanning.

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 from bovine animals like cattle

Raw salted hides from bovine (including buffalo) animals are classified under the bovine subheading, not equine.

4103.20Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If tanned but crust or wet-blue

Once tanned (even reversibly), equine hides move to Chapter 41 headings 4104-4106 or 4103 for crust hides.

4101.50.10Same rate: 17.5%

If dehaired or split

Dehaired or split raw equine hides without tanning fall under other subheadings within 4101 for processed raw forms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the hide is from equine animals and confirm no tanning process via supplier certification to avoid misclassification

Ensure proper documentation of preservation method (salted) and provide CITES permits if applicable for endangered equine species

Inspect for splits or dehairing status upon import to match 'not pretanned' criteria and prevent duty disputes