Ovine Leather Scraps from Japan
Trimmings and parings from raw sheepskins, generated during cutting for leather goods manufacturing. HTS 0511.99.20.00 covers these as similar waste from raw hides before any chemical treatment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact species (e.g
• sheep vs. lamb) for accurate tariff application
• Use ISF filings early due to animal product scrutiny
• Avoid bundling with tanned leather to prevent higher duties