Salted Merino Sheepskin with Wool
Merino sheepskin preserved by salting, retaining full wool fleece, not subjected to any pretanning processes. Falls under HTS 4102.10.10.00 for raw sheepskins with wool on, other than excluded types, suitable for high-quality woolskin leather production.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +20.0% | 20% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If crust after reversible pre-tanning
Chapter note (a) excludes reversible pre-tanned from 4104-4106, reverting to 4101-4103.
If wool removed
Raw sheepskins without wool on classify under 4102.21, changing subheading.
If parings or waste scraps
Chapter note (a) directs raw hide waste to heading 0511.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code ā and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Include salt content analysis to confirm preservation method without tanning
ā¢ Label clearly as 'not pretanned' to avoid reclassification to 4101-4103
ā¢ Check for wool-on compliance; splitting would shift to other subheadings
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Fresh Sheepskin with Wool On
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.
Wet Preserved Rambouillet Sheepskin
Rambouillet sheepskin kept wet-preserved with wool on, raw and not pretanned. Fits HTS 4102.10.10.00 for non-excluded raw sheepskins with wool, otherwise preserved, destined for premium leather goods.
Salted Finnsheep Hide with Wool
Finnsheep hide salted for preservation, wool-bearing, untreated beyond salting. HTS 4102.10.10.00 for raw sheepskins with wool on, not pretanned, supporting wool leather industries.
Dried Corriedale Lambskin Woolly
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Limed Icelandic Sheepskin
Icelandic sheepskin limed, wool on, raw. HTS 4102.10.10.00 applies.
Pickled Karakul-Exempt Sheepskin
Pickled sheepskin from non-Karakul exempt breed, wool on, raw. 4102.10.10.00.