Limed Pig Skins
Raw pig skins processed with lime for unhairing and preservation, not tanned or parchment-dressed. Falls under HTS 4103.30.2000 as other preserved swine skins, dehaired via liming without further preparation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from goats or kids
Raw preserved goat skins use 4103.29, distinct from swine subheading 4103.30.
If parchment-dressed
Parchment-dressing process moves swine skins to heading 4104 as further prepared crust leather.
If glandular or with medicinal parts intact
Skins with glands for medicinal use may classify under 0504 as animal products, not leather hides.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis proving lime preservation only, no tanning agents; check for splits during dehairing to classify correctly; label origin to comply with animal health import regulations
Related Products under HTS 4103.30.20.00
Salted Hog Hides
Raw hog hides preserved by salting to prevent decomposition, dehaired but not tanned or further prepared. Classified under HTS 4103.30.2000 as other raw swine skins that are salted, fitting the 'otherwise preserved' category without tanning.
Pickled Swine Hides
Raw swine hides preserved in a salt-acid pickle solution for flexibility, dehaired but untanned. HTS 4103.30.2000 covers these as other preserved raw swine skins prior to tanning.
Dried Hog Pelts
Dehaired hog pelts air-dried for preservation after liming, not tanned or split further. Classified in HTS 4103.30.2000 as other dried raw swine skins.
Fresh Dehaired Pig Hides
Freshly slaughtered pig hides dehaired immediately, refrigerated for preservation, untanned. HTS 4103.30.2000 includes fresh swine hides as raw, otherwise preserved.
Salted Split Swine Skins
Swine skins split into layers and salted for preservation, raw and untanned. Under HTS 4103.30.2000 as other preserved swine hides, whether split or not.
Pickled Pork Bellies Hides
Thin hides from pork belly areas, pickled for preservation, dehaired raw swine skins. HTS 4103.30.2000 for other preserved swine parts.