What is the HS code for raw bovine hides?
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HS-4 · Heading
4101 — Raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, otherwise preserved but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split
Chapter 41: Raw hides and skins
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 4101 when importing or exporting raw hides and skins from bovine or equine animals. For example, if you're shipping whole, unsplit hides of cattle that weigh less than 8 kg when dried, this code applies.
To determine the correct HS-6 line, consider the weight of the hides. If your shipment consists of whole, unsplit hides weighing over 16 kg, you'll need to use HS-6 410150. For hides under 8 kg, go with HS-6 410120.
If your product includes parts of hides, like butts or bellies, rather than whole hides, then HS-6 410190 is the appropriate choice. This line covers hides that are not whole but are still preserved and not tanned.
Keywords & topics
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raw hides · bovine skins · equine hides · importing raw hides · exporting bovine skins · HS-4 4101 · HS-6 410120 · HS-6 410150 · HS-6 410190 · hides weight classification · whole hides · preserved hides · tanned leather · fresh hides · salted skins
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Whole, unsplit bovine hides weighing 7 kg, dried.
- Whole, unsplit equine skins weighing 15 kg, fresh.
- Bovine hides that are salted and weigh 17 kg.
- Butts and bellies of bovine hides, preserved but not tanned.
Common questions
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How to classify equine skins for import?
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What are the weight limits for HS-4 4101?
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How to determine the correct HS-6 line for hides?
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Are salted hides classified differently than fresh hides?
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What does HS-6 410190 cover?
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classification of raw hides and skins for trade
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differences between HS-6 410120 and 410150
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requirements for importing bovine hides
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how to export equine skins correctly
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weight limits for bovine and equine hides
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preserved hides not tanned classification
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understanding HS codes for raw hides
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choosing the right HS-6 line for hides
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of hides are included in HS-4 4101?
- HS-4 4101 includes raw hides and skins from bovine and equine animals, whether fresh, salted, dried, or preserved but not tanned.
- How do I know which HS-6 code to use?
- Choose HS-6 410120 for hides under 8 kg, HS-6 410150 for those over 16 kg, and HS-6 410190 for parts of hides like butts or bellies.
- Are there any specific packaging requirements for shipping hides?
- While there are no specific packaging requirements under HS-4 4101, ensure that hides are preserved properly to prevent spoilage during transport.
- Can I classify salted hides under HS-4 4101?
- Yes, salted hides are included in HS-4 4101 as long as they meet the weight criteria for the appropriate HS-6 line.
- What if my hides are treated in any way?
- If your hides are tanned or further prepared, they fall outside of HS-4 4101 and should be classified under different headings.
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HS-6 subheadings (3)
- 410120Raw hides and skins; whole, unsplit, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin not exceeding 8kg when simply dried, 10kg when dry-salted or 16kg when fresh, wet-salted or otherwise preserved
- 410150Hides and skins; raw, whole, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin exceeding 16 kg
- 410190Hides 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