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HS Heading 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

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 4101 encompasses 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. It classifies 3 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 41 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter
Heading
4101
Subheadings
3 HS6
Status
Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 4101

HS Code WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description Chapter Operational Package
4101.20 Whole hides and skins, unsplit, of a weight per skin not exceeding 8 kg when simply dried, 10 kg when dry-salted, or 16 kg when fresh, wet-salted or otherwise preserved 41 View 4101.20 Package →
4101.50 Whole hides and skins, of a weight exceeding 16 kg 41 View 4101.50 Package →
4101.90 Other, including butts, bends and bellies 41 View 4101.90 Package →
DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 4101

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 4101 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 4101 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 4101 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 4101?
HS Heading 4101 covers 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, grouping 3 6-digit WCO subheadings.
How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 4101?
Subheadings under Heading 4101 range from 4101.11 to 4101.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.
What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 4101?
US MFN general duty rates for Heading 4101 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.
Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 4101?
Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).
What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 4101?
Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.
How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 4101?
Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.
Can goods under Heading 4101 enter duty-free under USMCA?
Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 4101?
Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 4101?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.
How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 4101?
Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.