HS Code 4101
Raw Bovine and Equine Hides
HS code 4101 covers raw hides and skins of bovine or equine animals, including fresh, salted, or dried states before any tanning or parchment dressing.
HS Code 4101 — Raw Bovine and Equine Hides
This code covers fresh or preserved raw hides and skins from cattle (bovine), buffalo, or horses (equine). These skins are in their initial state—fresh, salted, or dried—and have not yet been tanned or processed into leather.
What's included
- Fresh cow hides
- Wet-salted buffalo skins
- Dried horse hides
- Pickled bovine skins
- Whole hides and skins
What's excluded
- Tanned bovine leather → use
4104(Tanned products are classified further down in Chapter 41.) - Sheep skins → use
4102(Sheep and lamb skins have their own heading.)
Common examples
- Wet-salted steer hides
- Fresh buffalo skins
- Dried equine hides for leather production
- Limed cow hides
Frequently asked questions
What does 'wet-salted' mean for shipping?
It refers to hides preserved with salt and moisture to prevent decay during transit, which requires specific moisture-resistant packaging.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0-5%
- Documentation: Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) certificates are almost always required to prevent disease spread.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: United States, Brazil, Australia
- Top importers: China, Italy, Vietnam
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Key takeaway
Proper preservation (salting/drying) and health certifications are critical for moving raw hides across borders.
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