Limed Sheep Pelts
Raw sheep skins preserved by liming process for unhairing, fresh or otherwise preserved but not tanned. These pelts are dehaired and ready for tanning without parchment-dressing or further preparation. Fits HTS 4103.90.11.90 as other raw, non-excluded hides not pretanned.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of sheep or lambs
Specific subheading 4103.22 applies directly to raw sheep/lamb hides, differentiating from 'other' category.
If with wool on and excluded by note 1(c)
Chapter note 1(c) excludes wool-on sheep skins to chapter 43; only hair-off allowed here.
If pretanned
Pretanned raw hides shift to subheading 4103.90.30, separate from non-pretanned 'other'.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document liming as preservation only; lab tests may be required to confirm no tanning agents used
• Label clearly as 'raw limed pelts' and include origin certificates excluding note 1(c) hairy types
Related Products under HTS 4103.90.11.90
Salted Roebuck Skins
Raw roebuck skins salted, split/dehaired, not tanned; note 1(c) inclusion. For exotic leather. HTS 4103.90.11.90.
Pickled Chamois Hides
Raw chamois hides pickled, dehaired; note 1(c). HTS 4103.90.11.90.
Salted Goat Hides
Raw goat hides preserved by salting to prevent decomposition, not tanned or further prepared. These hides are split and dehaired but remain in a raw state suitable for subsequent tanning processes. Classified under HTS 4103.90.11.90 as other raw hides, other than those excluded, not pretanned.
Pickled Calf Skins
Raw calf skins (young bovine) preserved in pickle solution (salt and acid), dehaired and split but not tanned. Used in leather manufacturing as semi-processed raw material. Under HTS 4103.90.11.90 for other raw hides, not pretanned, excluding note 1 items.
Dried Deerskin Hides
Raw deerskin hides dried for preservation, dehaired but not tanned or parchment-dressed. Sourced from deer (not excluded types), suitable for specialty leather. Classified in HTS 4103.90.11.90 as other raw hides not pretanned.
Salted Camel Hides
Raw camel hides (including dromedary) preserved by salting, split and dehaired, not tanned. Used for durable leather goods; fits note 1(c) inclusion for camels. HTS 4103.90.11.90 for other non-pretanned raw hides.