4102.29.10.10 - Hair sheep and cabretta skins

This HTS category, 4102.29.10.10, specifically covers hair sheep and cabretta skins that have undergone preservation processes such as salting, drying, liming, or pickling. These skins are raw, meaning they have not yet been tanned, parchment-dressed, or further prepared for use in leather goods. The defining characteristic here is the absence of wool, distinguishing them from sheep or lamb skins that retain their wool covering. The classification applies to skins that are either split or intact.

The primary distinction for this subcategory, 4102.29.10.10, lies in the "Not pretanned" criterion. Its sibling category, 4102.29.10.90 ("Other"), would likely encompass skins that have undergone some form of pretanning treatment, which bridges the gap between raw preservation and full tanning. Therefore, the key differentiator is the degree of preparatory treatment beyond initial preservation.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level hinges on the specific preservation methods applied and the absence of wool, ensuring accurate identification of these raw skins prior to further processing into leather or other finished products.