Vegetable Pretanned Dorset Lambskin from Japan
Salted Dorset lambskin with fine wool, vegetable pretanned using oak bark extracts for partial preservation and softening. Falls under 4102.10.20.00 as 'other' vegetable pretanned sheep/lamb skins with wool on, excluded from chapter 43 per note 1(c). Ideal for garment or upholstery leather.
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
• Label as 'vegetable pretanned' with agent details (e.g
• quebracho) to confirm subheading
• Check for splits; unsplit only here—split skins may require 4102.21
• Ensure origin certificates exclude Astrakhan-type lambs to avoid chapter note exclusions