Vegetable Pretanned Rambouillet Lambskin from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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