Vegetable Pretanned Rambouillet Lambskin from China
Pickled Rambouillet lambskin with dense wool on, pretanned vegetably with mimosa bark for initial tannin fixation. Classified in 4102.10.20.00 as other vegetable pretanned, wool-on lamb skins per hierarchy, not further prepared. Suited for soft leather goods.
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
• Include lab analysis showing tannin penetration < full tanning threshold
• Declare weight with/without wool for accurate valuation
• Watch for chapter 43 overlap—emphasize leather intent over fur