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

HS v2022 Code: 4105

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
41	05	n/a

Code	4105
Version	HS v2022
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 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 apparel, footwear, and upholstery. The demand for these skins is driven by the growing fashion and textile industries, as well as the increasing preference for sustainable and ethically sourced materials.

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. They then undergo a series of treatments, including soaking, liming, deliming, and pickling, to remove impurities and prepare the skins for tanning. The tanning process, which can involve the use of vegetable tanning agents or chrome tanning, transforms the raw skins into a stable, durable material known as 'crust'. The crust skins may then be split, if necessary, to achieve the desired thickness before being further processed or sold to downstream industries.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs include raw skins from sheep and lamb slaughtering, as well as various chemicals and processing equipment. The industry relies on a steady supply of high-quality raw skins, which are typically sourced from farms, ranches, and slaughterhouses. Additionally, the production process requires a range of tanning agents, such as vegetable tanning extracts or chromium salts, as well as machinery for soaking, liming, deliming, pickling, and tanning the skins.

Production outputs

The primary output of the HS code 4105 industry is tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs, which are then used as a raw material by various downstream industries. These skins are often consumed by the 4107 Leather of bovine or equine animals, without hair on, other than leather of heading 4108 or 4109 industry, where they are further processed into finished leather products. Additionally, the tanned or crust skins may be used in the production of 4302 (Tanned or dressed furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings), unassembled, or assembled (without the addition of other materials) other than those of heading 4303) and 4303 Articles of apparel, clothing accessories and other articles of furskin.

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/v2022/41'>41: Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4105'>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/v2022/4101'>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/v2022/4102'>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/v2022/4103'>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/v2022/4104'>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/v2022/4106'>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/v2022/4107'>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/v2022/4112'>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/v2022/4113'>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/v2022/4114'>4114: Chamois (including combination chamois) leather; patent leather and patent laminated leather; metallised leather</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4115'>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/v2022/410510'>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/v2022/410530'>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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