4101 - Raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals (fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split:
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4101 2010
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Overview
HTS Code 4101 encompasses raw hides and skins derived from bovine (including buffalo) and equine animals. This classification specifically applies to these materials in their unprocessed state, meaning they are still fresh, or have undergone preservation methods such as salting, drying, liming, or pickling. Crucially, these hides and skins must not have been further processed into tanned leather, parchment, or any more prepared form. This category is fundamental for tracking the initial stages of animal hide utilization before tanning or manufacturing processes begin.
This category is distinguished from its sibling categories, such as those covering live animals (Chapters 01), by its focus solely on the raw, unprocessed hides and skins as distinct commodities. While other chapters might deal with finished leather goods or animal by-products, 4101 is precisely for the initial raw material stage of bovine and equine hides and skins. It represents the input for the subsequent tanning and leather production industries.
Within HTS Code 4101, further subdivisions are made based on the form and weight of the hides and skins. Subcategories like 4101.20, 4101.50, and 4101.90 allow for more granular classification based on whether the hides are whole and unsplit, and their specific weight thresholds when preserved. This detailed breakdown is essential for trade statistics, tariff calculation, and ensuring accurate inventory management of these raw materials.