Crust Dry Dorset Sheepskin
Crust dry Dorset sheepskins are raw sheep hides that have been tanned to the crust stage and dried, with the wool removed. They are not further prepared beyond retanning, coloring, or fat-liquoring prior to drying, which qualifies them under tariff item 4105.30.00 for dry-state crust sheepskins.
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 skins are in the wet state (including wet-blue)
Wet-state crust sheepskins are classified separately from dry-state crust under the same heading.
If the skins are further processed after the crust stage, such as finished leather
Finished leather of sheep or lamb is classified under heading 4107, not 4105.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the wool is completely removed and the skins are in dry crust state, as wet-blue or further processed skins fall under different tariff items
• Keep records of the tanning process to prove the crust state if requested by CBSA
• Verify the country of origin, as duty rates may vary under free trade agreements
Related Products under Tariff item 4105.30.00
Crust Dry Lambskin for Upholstery
Crust dry lambskins for upholstery are tanned and dried without wool, suitable for upholstery production. They are not split or minimally split and limited to crust processes, which places them under tariff item 4105.30.00 for dry-state crust sheep or lamb skins.
Dry Crust Karakul Lambskin
Dry crust Karakul lambskins are tanned and dried without wool, not further prepared, and used in high-end leather crafting. Although Karakul lambs are typically excluded from Chapter 41 when raw with wool on, once the wool is removed and they are tanned to crust, they fall under tariff item 4105.30.00 as dry-state crust lamb skins.
Dry Crust Sheepskin from Merino Lambs
Dry crust sheepskins from Merino lambs are tanned to the dry crust state without wool, split or unsplit, and not further prepared beyond retanning, coloring, or fat-liquoring prior to drying. These meet the criteria for tariff item 4105.30.00, which covers dry-state crust sheep or lamb skins.
Dry State Crust Lamb Hide for Gloves
Dry state crust lamb hides for gloves are tanned without wool and imported as crust only, destined for glove production. They are not further prepared beyond the crust stage, which qualifies them under tariff item 4105.30.00 for dry-state crust sheep or lamb skins.
Split Dry Crust Sheepskin
Split dry crust sheepskins are tanned without wool and in dry crust state, not further prepared beyond allowed crust steps. Whether or not split, they fall under tariff item 4105.30.00, which covers dry-state crust sheep or lamb skins.
Tanned Dry Crust Sheepskin Sheets
Sheets of dry crust sheepskin are tanned and dried without wool, not further prepared, and used for leatherworking. They meet the exact criteria for tariff item 4105.30.00, which covers dry-state crust sheep or lamb skins.