Pickled Mule Skin from Japan

Raw mule skin (equine hybrid) preserved via pickling process to inhibit bacterial growth, untanned. Under HTS 4101.90.10.40 as other raw equine animal skins not pretanned. Essential for high-quality leather tanning.

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%

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Import Tips

• Include preservation logs and chemical analysis in documentation to confirm pickling without tanning

• Ensure compliance with EPA rules on pickle liquors; declare any residual chemicals accurately

• Avoid bundling with tanned goods to prevent entire shipment reclassification