Tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared

HS v2017 Code: 4105

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
41	05	n/a

Code	4105
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	41

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

This Code: Tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared

Child Codes: Tanned or crust skins; of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the dry state (crust); Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue)

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): 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; 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; 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 hides and skins of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared; 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

About tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared

HS code 4105 covers the tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared. This industry plays a crucial role in the global leather supply chain, providing a key raw material for the production of various leather goods, including clothing, footwear, and accessories. The demand for these tanned or crust skins is driven by the growing consumer appetite for leather products, as well as the need for sustainable and ethically sourced materials in the fashion and manufacturing industries.

Production process

The production of tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs involves a multi-step process. First, the raw skins are collected from slaughterhouses or farms and undergo a series of pre-tanning treatments, such as soaking, liming, and dehairing, to remove any remaining wool or impurities. The skins are then tanned, typically using vegetable or mineral tanning agents, to stabilize the collagen fibers and improve the leather's durability and appearance. Finally, the tanned skins may be split, dyed, or further processed to meet the specific requirements of the end-use applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs include the raw skins, tanning agents (such as vegetable extracts or chromium salts), water, and various chemicals for pre-tanning and post-tanning processes. Additionally, specialized machinery, such as tanning drums, drying equipment, and finishing tools, are essential for the efficient and consistent production of these materials.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 4105 is tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs, which are then used as raw materials for the production of a wide range of leather goods. These tanned or crust skins may be further processed and consumed by industries covered under other HS codes, such as 4107 Leather of bovine or equine animals, without hair on, other than leather of heading 4108 or 4109, 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 4114, and 4114 (Chamois (including combination chamois) leather; patent leather and patent laminated leather; metallized leather), among others.

Family tree for tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/41'>41: Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4105'>4105: Tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared</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/v2017/4103'>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 --> F["<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 --> 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/v2017/410510'>410510: Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/410530'>410530: Tanned or crust skins; of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the dry state (crust)</a>"]


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