Limed Calf Hide Unspllit for Leather Lining from Japan
Fresh limed whole unsplit calf hide under weight limits and ≤28 sq ft, preserved without tanning for lining leather. Classed in HTS 4101.20.20.00 as raw small bovine hide for upper/lining per chapter notes excluding tanned goods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain process certificates detailing liming without tanning or parchment-dressing
• Ensure no hair-on; dehaired is allowed but document to prevent Chapter 43 confusion
• Batch-test for reversible processes that could reclassify to 4101-4103 crust