Limed Sheep Pelts
Raw sheep pelts (excluding Astrakhan, Broadtail etc. per note 1(c)) processed in lime solution for unhairing preparation but not dehaired, not pretanned. Falls under 4103.90.11 as 'otherwise preserved' raw hides not further prepared.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dehaired
Limed and dehaired sheep skins classify separately in 4103.22, as dehairing constitutes further preparation.
If equine hides
Raw preserved equine hides (horses) fall under different 4103 subheading based on animal type specified in hierarchy.
If with wool on and destined for wool processing
Hides with wool on may go to chapter 51 for textile processing, but chapter note 1(c) keeps eligible sheep raw hides in 4103 unless wool-removed.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm sheep breed exclusion via supplier certification; document liming as preservation not pre-tanning; watch for accidental tanning traces leading to 4104 misclassification
Related Products under HTS 4103.90.11
Salted Goat Hides
Fresh goat hides preserved by salting to prevent decomposition, not dehaired or split. Classified under HTS 4103.90.11 as raw hides of goats (excluding Yemen, Mongolian or Tibetan types) that are preserved but not pretanned, tanned, or further prepared per chapter note 1(c).
Pickled Calf Skins
Young bovine (calf) skins pickled in salt-acid solution for preservation, whole with hair on, not dehaired or pretanned. HTS 4103.90.11 covers raw bovine hides preserved but not tanned per chapter note 1(c).
Dried Deer Hides
Raw deer hides air-dried for preservation, with hair on, not split or pretanned. Classified in 4103.90.11 as 'dried' raw hides of deer (elk, roe etc.) per chapter note 1(c) inclusion.
Salted Camel Hides
Raw camel (including dromedary) hides preserved by dry salting, intact with hair, not pretanned. HTS 4103.90.11 applies to these 'other' raw preserved hides explicitly included by chapter note 1(c).
Pickled Reindeer Pelts
Raw reindeer skins pickled for preservation, with hair on, not dehaired or pretanned. Falls under 4103.90.11 as preserved raw hides of reindeer per chapter note 1(c).
Limed Swine Hides
Raw pig hides limed for preservation and swelling, whole, not pretanned. HTS 4103.90.11 for other raw preserved swine hides (peccary included) per note 1(c).