Pickled Texel Lambskin
Texel lamb pelts that have been pickled wet and dewooled, preserving them as raw material for leather goods. The pickling process keeps these skins in Chapter 41 under tariff item 4102.21.00 as raw preserved sheepskins without wool.
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 lambskins retain their wool
Raw skins with wool on are classified under a different subheading.
If preserved by drying, salting, or liming
Other preservation methods fall under the residual subheading.
If the pelts have been tanned
Tanned leather is classified under heading 41.07.
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
• Document the pickling process and ensure no tanning agents are used, as reversible tanning changes the tariff classification
• Confirm the pelts are dewooled and unsplit to match the tariff item description
• Check with CFIA for any import permits required for raw lamb skins
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