Salted Deer Skin

Raw deer skin preserved by salting to prevent decay, without tanning or further preparation. Classified under HTS 4103.90.11.30 for other raw deer hides preserved but not tanned, distinguishing from Chapter 43 exclusions.

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.

4103.90.11Same rate: 17.5%

If limed or pickled

Limed or pickled preservation methods use different subheadings within 4103.90 for raw hides.

4104.41Lower: 13.3% vs 17.5%

If wet-tanned (reversible)

Reversible tanning processes exclude from 4103 per note 2(a), moving to crust or finished leather headings.

0511Lower: 11.1% vs 17.5%

If parings or waste

Scraps or parings from raw deer hides are excluded by chapter note 1(a) and classified under 0511.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for salt content and absence of tanning agents to confirm raw status

Include lab certificates proving no pre-tanning processes per chapter note (b)

Watch for moisture levels, as overly dry hides might be seen as 'dried' but still raw if untanned