Vegetable Pretanned Merino Sheepskin
Fresh Merino sheepskin with wool on, preserved by salting and pretreated with vegetable tannins to initiate tanning without full tanning. Classified under HTS 4102.10.20.00 as vegetable pretanned sheep or lamb skins not further prepared, fitting chapter 41 exclusions for wool-on hides. Used primarily for high-quality leather production.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If no pretanning applied
Purely raw, salted or preserved sheepskins without any tanning process fall under the raw category.
If fully tanned after pretanning
Completion of tanning process on sheepskins moves classification to finished crust leather headings.
If with wool retained for fur use
If preserved primarily for woolly pelt rather than leather, it shifts to chapter 43 dressed furskins.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify pretreatment is reversible vegetable tanning only; full tanning shifts to 4104-4106
ā¢ Provide CITES documentation if from protected sheep breeds; declare wool presence accurately
ā¢ Avoid misdeclaration as raw (4102.10.10) by detailing pretanning process in invoices
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