Raw hides and skins n.e.c in headings no. 4101, 4102; fresh, salted, dried, pickled or otherwise preserved, not further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split

HS v2017 Code: 4103

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
41	03	n/a

Code	4103
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	41

Ancestor Codes: Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather

This Code: Raw hides and skins n.e.c in headings no. 4101, 4102; fresh, salted, dried, pickled or otherwise preserved, not further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split

Child Codes: Hides and skins; raw, of reptiles (fresh or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split; Hides and skins; raw, of swine, (fresh or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split; Hides and skins; raw, of animals n.e.c. in this chapter, fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, otherwise preserved but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split; Raw skins of sheep or lambs (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not further prepared), whether or not with wool on or split; Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared; Tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared; Tanned or crust hides and skins of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared

About raw hides and skins n.e.c in headings no. 4101, 4102; fresh, salted, dried, pickled or otherwise preserved, not further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split

HS code 4103 covers a crucial segment of the global leather industry, encompassing the trade of raw hides and skins that are not classified under 4101 Bovine hides and skins or 4102 Sheep or lamb skin leather. These raw materials serve as the foundation for the production of a wide range of leather goods, from apparel and footwear to furniture and automotive upholstery. The trade in 4103 raw hides and skins is a significant contributor to the international economy, facilitating the supply of essential inputs to numerous downstream industries.

Production process

The production of raw hides and skins classified under HS code 4103 typically involves a series of preservation techniques to ensure the material remains in a suitable condition for further processing. These may include salting, drying, pickling, or other methods of preservation, all of which are designed to prevent the deterioration of the hide or skin. The hides and skins may also be dehaired or split, depending on the specific requirements of the end-use application.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of 4103 raw hides and skins are the animals themselves, which can include a variety of species beyond bovine, sheep, and lamb. Producers may also require access to salt, chemicals, and specialized equipment for the preservation and preparation of the raw materials. Additionally, the industry relies on efficient transportation and logistics networks to facilitate the global trade of these essential inputs.

Production outputs

The raw hides and skins classified under HS code 4103 are the primary outputs of this industry, serving as the foundation for the production of a wide range of leather goods. These outputs are typically consumed by industries such as 4104 Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine or equine animals, without hair on, 4105 Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, and 4106 Tanned or crust hides and skins of other animals, without wool or hair on, which further process the raw materials into finished leather products.

Family tree for raw hides and skins n.e.c in headings no. 4101, 4102; fresh, salted, dried, pickled or otherwise preserved, not further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/41'>41: Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4103'>4103: Raw hides and skins n.e.c in headings no. 4101, 4102; fresh, salted, dried, pickled or otherwise preserved, not further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4101'>4101: Raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, otherwise preserved but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4102'>4102: Raw skins of sheep or lambs (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not further prepared), whether or not with wool on or split</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4104'>4104: Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4105'>4105: Tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4106'>4106: Tanned or crust hides and skins of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4107'>4107: Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4112'>4112: Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment dressed leather, of sheep or lamb, without wool on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4113'>4113: Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of animals (other than ovine), without wool or hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4114'>4114: Chamois (including combination chamois) leather; patent leather and patent laminated leather; metallised leather</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4115'>4115: Composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strip, in rolls or not; parings and other waste of leather or of composition leather, not suitable for the manufacture of leather articles; leather dust, powder and flour</a>"]

    B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/410320'>410320: Hides and skins; raw, of reptiles (fresh or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/410330'>410330: Hides and skins; raw, of swine, (fresh or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/410390'>410390: Hides and skins; raw, of animals n.e.c. in this chapter, fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split</a>"]


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