Wet-Blue Precursor Calf Hide from Japan
Pre-tanned limed and pickled calf hide, still raw unsplit whole under weight limits. Classed in HTS 4101.20.50.00 as otherwise preserved but not tanned. Intermediate for chrome tanning process.
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
• Chemical analysis to prove no chrome or tanning salts present
• Avoid any fat-liquoring which defines crust per chapter note
• Customs may require tanner certification of raw status