Vegetable Pretanned Merino Sheepskin
A fresh Merino sheepskin with wool on, preserved by salting and pre-treated with vegetable tannins to initiate tanning. The pre-tanning is reversible, so it remains raw under heading 41.02. This product is ready for further leather processing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sheepskin is fully tanned
Fully tanned sheepskins fall under heading 41.04.
If the sheepskin is from an excluded breed
Note 1(c) excludes certain breeds, placing them in Chapter 43.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the vegetable tannin pre-treatment is reversible; if it becomes irreversible, reclassification to heading 41.04 is required
• Keep detailed records of the salting and pre-tanning process
• Ensure the wool is intact and the skin is not split
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