4101.50.10.91 - Of equine animals

This HTS category encompasses raw hides and skins specifically from equine animals, such as horses, asses, and mules. These are considered "raw" because they have undergone initial preservation processes like salting, drying, liming, or pickling to prevent decomposition, but have not yet been tanned or further prepared into leather. The hides and skins in this classification are typically whole and weigh more than 16 kilograms each, indicating they are substantial pieces of raw material.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, "Of bovine animals." While both fall under the broader classification of raw hides and skins of bovine or equine animals, this specific node exclusively pertains to hides and skins originating from equine species. The processing methods and potential end-uses for equine hides may differ significantly from those of bovine hides, necessitating this distinct classification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is determined by the species of animal (equine) and the physical characteristics of the raw hide (whole, weighing over 16 kg, and not pretanned). Understanding these specific criteria is essential for accurate customs declarations and duty assessment when importing or exporting these raw materials.