Pickled Karakul Lamb Skin (Excluded Type)
A pickled Karakul lamb skin without wool, unsplit, preserved in a raw state through acid-salt pickling. Despite the Karakul breed being excluded from Chapter 41 when tanned or dressed, the raw pickled form qualifies under tariff item 4102.21.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the skin is preserved by drying, salting, or liming instead of pickling
Different preservation methods are classified under separate subheadings.
If the skin is imported with wool still attached
Wool-on skins are classified in a different subheading.
If the skin has been tanned or dressed
Tanned Karakul skins with wool on fall under Chapter 43.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the pickling solution does not constitute a reversible tanning process, which would change the tariff classification
• Retain supplier records showing the skin is unsplit and wool-free
• Check if the Canadian Food Inspection Agency requires an import permit for this animal by-product
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