Limed Goatskins

Raw goatskins processed with lime for unhairing, preserved but not tanned or parchment-dressed. These are dehaired hides used in initial leather beamhouse operations. Falls under HTS 4103.90.11.40 for other raw goat hides, not pretanned.

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.

4103.90Same rate: 17.5%

If of swine

Preservation method same, but swine hides use separate subheading.

4105.30.00.00Higher: 37% vs 17.5%

If tanned and crust-finished

Tanning and fat-liquoring prior to drying classifies as crust per note 2(b).

4101.50.10Same rate: 17.5%

If whole, unsplit hides

Whole raw hides without splitting fall under 4101 series.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document lime processing to confirm no tanning occurred

Check for splits; unsplit may classify differently

Comply with animal health certificates for raw hide imports