What types of sheep skins are covered under HS-4102?

HS-4102 covers raw skins of sheep or lambs that are fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, or otherwise preserved, with or without wool.

How do I determine if my shipment fits HS-410210 or HS-410221?

Use HS-410210 for raw sheep or lamb skins with wool on, and HS-410221 for those without wool, especially if they are pickled.

What does HS-410229 cover?

HS-410229 is for hides and skins of animals not classified elsewhere in this chapter, including those that are fresh, salted, dried, limed, or pickled.

Can I import raw sheep skins that are tanned?

No, HS-4102 only covers raw skins that are not tanned, parchment-dressed, or further prepared.

What should I do if my product doesn't fit these classifications?

If your product doesn't match the descriptions in HS-410210, HS-410221, or HS-410229, consult with a customs broker for proper classification.

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4102 — Raw skins of sheep or lambs (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not further prepared), whether or not with wool on or split

Chapter 41: Raw hides and skins

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 4102 when importing raw skins of sheep or lambs, whether they are fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, or otherwise preserved. For example, if you receive a shipment of salted sheep skins with wool still attached, this heading is relevant.

When deciding among the HS-6 lines, note that 410210 covers raw skins of sheep or lambs with wool on, while 410221 is for those without wool. If your shipment includes pickled sheep skins that are wool-free, you should classify them under 410221.

The line 410229 is for hides and skins of animals not elsewhere classified in this chapter. If your product is a raw skin of a different animal or if it doesn't fit the specific descriptions of the first two lines, use 410229.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

raw sheep skins · lamb skins import · salted sheep hides · dried lamb skins · pickled sheep skins · wool on sheep skins · raw hides classification · sheep skin export · leather import codes · animal hides HS codes

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Fresh sheep skins with wool on
Salted lamb skins, preserved but not tanned
Dried sheep skins, limed for preservation
Pickled lamb skins without wool
Raw skins of animals not classified elsewhere

Common questions

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What is the HS code for raw sheep skins?
How do I classify salted lamb skins for import?
Are pickled sheep skins with wool included in HS-4102?
What are the differences between HS-410210 and HS-410221?
Can I import dried sheep skins without further preparation?
What does n.e.c. mean in the context of HS-410229?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of sheep skins are covered under HS-4102?: HS-4102 covers raw skins of sheep or lambs that are fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, or otherwise preserved, with or without wool.
How do I determine if my shipment fits HS-410210 or HS-410221?: Use HS-410210 for raw sheep or lamb skins with wool on, and HS-410221 for those without wool, especially if they are pickled.
What does HS-410229 cover?: HS-410229 is for hides and skins of animals not classified elsewhere in this chapter, including those that are fresh, salted, dried, limed, or pickled.
Can I import raw sheep skins that are tanned?: No, HS-4102 only covers raw skins that are not tanned, parchment-dressed, or further prepared.
What should I do if my product doesn't fit these classifications?: If your product doesn't match the descriptions in HS-410210, HS-410221, or HS-410229, consult with a customs broker for proper classification.

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HS code directory Chapter 41

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