Limed Calfskin from Japan
Fresh whole calfskin limed for preservation, unsplit under 8 kg dried weight, not tanned. HTS 4101.20.50.00 covers this as other raw bovine skins 'otherwise preserved'. Essential for fine glove and bookbinding leathers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include processing logs showing liming only, no retanning or fat-liquoring per note (b)
• Ensure skins are whole and unsplit; splitting requires 4101.50 classification
• Comply with animal health import permits for limed products