About HS Code 410221
This HS code covers raw sheep or lamb skins that have been de-wooled and then pickled, a crucial preservation step before tanning. Pickling involves treating the skins with acid and salt, which stabilizes the collagen and prepares them for the tanning process, preventing bacterial degradation. These 'pickled pelts' are a key intermediate product in the global leather supply chain. Importers are primarily tanneries that specialize in producing fine leathers from sheep and lamb skins, used for garments, gloves, and luxury goods. Exporters are often slaughterhouses or specialized hide processors in sheep-farming regions. Trade considerations include the quality of the de-wooling, the effectiveness of the pickling process, and the absence of defects, as these directly impact the quality of the final leather product.
Products Under This Code
Pickled sheep pelts, Pickled lamb pelts, De-wooled sheepskins (pickled), Salt-acid treated lambskins, Raw sheepskins (without wool, pickled)
Real World Examples
Pickled pelts from New Zealand lamb, Australian sheep, Spanish lamb
Common Misclassification
This code is specifically for 'pickled' skins 'without wool on.' It's crucial not to confuse it with 410210 (with wool on) or 410229 (other preserved skins without wool), or with tanned skins (e.g., 4105) which have undergone further processing.
Products Classified Under 4102.21
Trade Overview
New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and Spain are major exporters, with China, Italy, and India being significant importers for their leather industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 410221?
HS code 410221 covers: Skins; raw, of sheep or lambs, pickled (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further preserved), without wool on. This HS code covers raw sheep or lamb skins that have been de-wooled and then pickled, a crucial preservation step before tanning. Pickling involves treating the skins with acid and salt, which stabilizes the collagen and prepares them for the tanning process, preventing bacterial degradation. These 'pickled pelts' are a key intermediate product in the global leather supply chain. Importers are primarily tanneries that specialize in producing fine leathers from sheep and lamb skins, used for garments, gloves, and luxury goods. Exporters are often slaughterhouses or specialized hide processors in sheep-farming regions. Trade considerations include the quality of the de-wooling, the effectiveness of the pickling process, and the absence of defects, as these directly impact the quality of the final leather product.
What products fall under HS code 410221?
Pickled sheep pelts, Pickled lamb pelts, De-wooled sheepskins (pickled), Salt-acid treated lambskins, Raw sheepskins (without wool, pickled)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 410221?
This code is specifically for 'pickled' skins 'without wool on.' It's crucial not to confuse it with 410210 (with wool on) or 410229 (other preserved skins without wool), or with tanned skins (e.g., 4105) which have undergone further processing.
How is HS code 410221 structured?
HS code 410221 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (41) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.