Limed Bovine Belly

Bovine belly portion (lower hide section) treated with lime for preservation and hair loosening, but not tanned. Under HTS 4101.90.50.00 as other raw bovine hides/skins, including bellies, preserved but not further prepared.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+17.5%20.8%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪Germany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇯🇵Japan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4101.20.30.00Lower: 19.9% vs 20.8%

If whole hides, not bellies

Whole unsplit hides use 4101.20, while bends/bellies are specified in 4101.90.

4106.22.00.00Higher: 37.4% vs 20.8%

If vegetable-tanned

Vegetable tanning process moves it to finished tanned leather in heading 4106.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label clearly as 'bellies' and specify lime preservation only; obtain origin certificates for quota checks

Pitfall: confusing with pickled bellies which have separate codes