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.
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 Karakul lambskins retain any wool or hair
Hides or skins with wool on are classified in Chapter 43, not Chapter 41.
If the skins are in the wet state (including wet-blue)
Wet-state crust lamb skins are classified separately from dry-state crust.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the wool is completely removed, as Karakul lambskins with wool on are classified in Chapter 43
• Provide evidence of the tanning process to confirm the crust state
• Be aware that if the skins are further processed, they may fall under a different tariff item
Related Products under Tariff item 4105.30.00
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.
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 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.