Fresh Sheepskin with Wool On from China
A fresh, untreated sheepskin from adult sheep, complete with its natural wool, preserved only by refrigeration. Classified under HTS 4102.10.10.00 as raw sheepskins with wool on, not pretanned, meeting chapter note exclusions for specific lamb types. Used primarily for further processing into leather.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify animal origin and ensure not from excluded breeds like Astrakhan lambs per chapter note 1(c)
• Provide veterinary certificates confirming fresh state and no tanning or parchment-dressing
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as salted; specify preservation method accurately