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.

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.

4103Same rate: 17.5%

If from bovine animals like cattle

Bovine raw hides fall under specific subheading 4103.21 for those of bovine animals, changing the classification.

4104.41Lower: 13.3% vs 17.5%

If undergone reversible pre-tanning process

Per chapter note (a), hides with reversible pre-tanning are classified in 4101-4103; otherwise to 4104 if tanned.

4105.30.00.00Higher: 37% vs 17.5%

If finished and split, for retail sale

Fully tanned and crust-finished split hides move to chapter 41 heading 4105 for further prepared leather.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify preservation method is only salting or drying, not tanning, to avoid reclassification under headings 4104-4106

Provide documentation proving hides are dehaired or split but not further prepared, including supplier certificates