About HS Code 410190
This HS code covers raw bovine or equine hides and skins that are not whole, but rather cut into specific sections like butts, bends, and bellies. These sections are traded as raw materials for specialized leather production, allowing tanneries to optimize material usage for different end products. Butts and bends, being the densest parts, are often used for high-quality, durable leathers, while bellies are suitable for softer, more flexible items. Importers are tanneries and leather manufacturers seeking specific hide sections to reduce waste and streamline production. Exporters are typically slaughterhouses or hide processors in livestock-producing regions. Trade considerations include the quality of the cut, preservation method (fresh, salted, preserved), and the specific section's suitability for various leather goods, all while adhering to regulations like EUDR.
Products Under This Code
Bovine butts (raw), Bovine bends (salted), Bovine bellies (fresh), Equine butts (preserved), Buffalo bends (raw), Split bovine hides (raw, untanned)
Real World Examples
Sections from cattle hides, horse hides, buffalo hides
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from 410120 and 410150 because it covers 'other than whole' hides, and from tanned leather codes (e.g., Chapter 41, headings 4104-4107) because these are explicitly 'not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared.'
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Products Classified Under 4101.90
Trade Overview
Major livestock producers like Brazil, the USA, and Argentina export these hide sections, with Italy, China, and India being key importers for their specialized leather industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 410190?
HS code 410190 covers: Hides and skins; other than whole, but including butts, bends and bellies, of bovine (including. buffalo) and equine animals, fresh, salted or preserved, but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split. This HS code covers raw bovine or equine hides and skins that are not whole, but rather cut into specific sections like butts, bends, and bellies. These sections are traded as raw materials for specialized leather production, allowing tanneries to optimize material usage for different end products. Butts and bends, being the densest parts, are often used for high-quality, durable leathers, while bellies are suitable for softer, more flexible items. Importers are tanneries and leather manufacturers seeking specific hide sections to reduce waste and streamline production. Exporters are typically slaughterhouses or hide processors in livestock-producing regions. Trade considerations include the quality of the cut, preservation method (fresh, salted, preserved), and the specific section's suitability for various leather goods, all while adhering to regulations like EUDR.
What products fall under HS code 410190?
Bovine butts (raw), Bovine bends (salted), Bovine bellies (fresh), Equine butts (preserved), Buffalo bends (raw), Split bovine hides (raw, untanned)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 410190?
This code is distinct from 410120 and 410150 because it covers 'other than whole' hides, and from tanned leather codes (e.g., Chapter 41, headings 4104-4107) because these are explicitly 'not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared.'
How is HS code 410190 structured?
HS code 410190 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (41) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.