Product Classification Guide

HS Code for Equine hide pieces

4101.90 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
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Equine hide pieces are classified under HS code 410190. Heading 4101 covers raw hides and skins of bovine or equine animals, whether fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed, or further prepared. Subheading 410190 specifically includes "other" items, which encompasses hides and skins that are not whole. This includes specific anatomical sections such as butts, bends, and bellies, as well as other pieces of hides. The classification is determined by the raw state of the material and the fact that the hides have been cut into pieces rather than being traded as full, whole skins.

Products Included

  • Horse hide butts and bends
  • Equine hide bellies
  • Salted pieces of horse skins
  • Fresh equine hide scraps (not for glue)
  • Dried equine hide portions

Common Misclassification

Equine hide pieces are commonly misclassified under 410120 or 410150, which are reserved for whole hides and skins of specific weights. Because 410190 is for pieces, any hide that is not complete must be moved here regardless of weight. Another error is classifying these pieces under 051199 as animal products not elsewhere specified; however, since they are hides intended for the leather industry, Chapter 41 takes precedence. If the pieces have been tanned, they must be moved to 4104. Finally, if the pieces are waste intended for glue or gelatin production, they might fall under 0511.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Equine hide pieces?

The HS code for pieces of raw equine hides and skins, including butts, bends, and bellies, is 410190.

Does 410190 include tanned leather pieces?

No, 410190 is strictly for raw or preserved hides. Once the pieces are tanned, they are classified under heading 4104 or 4107 depending on the stage of processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HS code for Equine hide pieces?

The HS code for Equine hide pieces is 410190 (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).

How do I classify Equine hide pieces for customs?

Equine hide pieces is classified under HS code 410190 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is the HS code for Equine hide pieces the same in all countries?

The base HS code 410190 for Equine hide pieces is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.