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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from bovine animals
Bovine raw hides fall under a separate subheading within 4103 for cattle, not swine-specific 4103.30.
If wet-blue tanned
Once chrome-tanned (wet-blue process), swine hides shift to heading 4105 as tanned leather, no longer raw.
If whole raw unsplit with hair on from eligible species
Whole raw hides with hair on from bovine/equine/sheep/goats/swine are classified in 4101, per chapter note 1(c) exception.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify salting process documentation to confirm preservation without tanning; inspect for any hair remnants to avoid misclassification; ensure CITES compliance if hides from protected swine breeds
Related Products under HTS 4103.30.20.00
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.
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.