Limed Sheepskins (Dehaired)
Raw sheepskins processed with lime for dehairing and preservation, not tanned or parchment-dressed. Classified under HTS 4103.90.20.00 as 'other' preserved raw hides, excluding wool-bearing sheepskins per chapter note 1(c).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from bovine (including buffalo) animals
Raw limed hides from bovines go under 4103.22, separate from 'other' category.
If parchment-dressed or crust processed
Parchment-dressed sheepskins shift to finished crust leather in 4104 per chapter definitions.
If fresh and not dehaired/split
Fresh, unpreserved sheepskins without further prep classify as whole raw hides in 4101.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include processing logs showing liming only, no tanning agents, to confirm raw status
• Ensure dehairing is complete; partial hair may trigger chapter 43 classification
• Label shipments clearly as 'raw limed skins' to aid customs inspection
Related Products under HTS 4103.90.20.00
Salted Goat Hides
Raw goat hides preserved by salting to prevent decomposition, not tanned or further prepared. They fall under HTS 4103.90.20.00 as 'other raw hides and skins' that are salted but remain in a raw state, excluding those with wool or hair as per chapter note 1(c).
Pickled Calf Skins
Raw calf skins preserved in a pickle solution (salt and acid) for leather processing prep, not tanned. HTS 4103.90.20.00 covers these as 'other' preserved raw skins, typically from young bovine but in 'other' if not specified.
Dried Deerskins
Raw deerskins air-dried or otherwise preserved without tanning, often split for processing. Fits HTS 4103.90.20.00 as 'other raw hides' explicitly allowed for deer per chapter note 1(c) exception.
Salted Reindeer Hides
Raw reindeer hides salted for preservation, not tanned or dressed, suitable for further leather making. HTS 4103.90.20.00 includes these as 'other' raw hides per chapter note 1(c) allowance for reindeer.
Pickled Camel Hides
Raw camel (including dromedary) hides preserved in pickle, dehaired or split, not tanned. Covered by HTS 4103.90.20.00 as 'other' raw skins per note 1(c) inclusion for camels.
Limed Dog Hides
Raw dog hides limed for preservation and dehairing prep, not further prepared. HTS 4103.90.20.00 applies as 'other raw hides' explicitly permitted for dogs by chapter note 1(c).