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HS Code for Raw 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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Raw hide pieces are classified under HS code 4101.90. This specific code encompasses hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals that are not whole, such as butts, bends, and bellies. The classification is strictly determined by the physical state of the material and the animal of origin. To fall under this heading, the pieces must be in a raw state, meaning they may be fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, or otherwise preserved for transport, but they must not have undergone any tanning, parchment-dressing, or further manufacturing processes. The General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System dictate that products are classified based on their most advanced state of processing; since these items are merely preserved and not tanned, they remain in Chapter 41. Furthermore, the distinction between 4101.90 and other subheadings in 4101 depends on whether the hide is cut. Once a hide is cut into pieces like bellies or shoulders, it moves from the whole hide categories into 4101.90. This classification is essential for the global leather supply chain, as it allows for the specific tracking of raw materials before they reach the tanning stage. The preservation methods allowed are strictly limited to those preventing putrefaction during transit.

Products Included

  • Bovine butts and bends
  • Bovine bellies and shoulders
  • Split hides of bovine animals (not tanned)
  • Fresh or salted equine hide pieces
  • Pickled bovine hide sections
  • Limed hide pieces

Common Misclassification

Raw hide pieces are frequently confused with tanned leather under heading 4104. The primary difference is the chemical stability; if the hide has been chrome-tanned (wet blue) or crust-tanned, it must be moved to 4104. Additionally, whole hides are classified under 4101.20 or 4101.50 depending on weight; 4101.90 is reserved exclusively for pieces that are not whole.

FAQ

What is the HS code for raw hide pieces?

The HS code for raw hide pieces of bovine or equine animals is 4101.90.

Does this code include tanned leather scraps?

No, tanned leather scraps are classified under 4115. HS code 4101.90 is strictly for raw, untanned pieces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HS code for Raw hide pieces?

The HS code for Raw 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 Raw hide pieces for customs?

Raw 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 Raw hide pieces the same in all countries?

The base HS code 410190 for Raw 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.