Pickled Corriedale Lamb Hide from Japan
Dewooled Corriedale lamb hide preserved by pickling, unsplit, for shoe upper leather production. Classified in HTS 4102.21.00.65 for pickled, non-tanned sheep/lamb skins without wool. Not covered by Chapter 43 raw wool-on exclusions.
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
• Ensure supplier provides affidavits confirming no pre-tanning; customs may sample for chemical analysis
• For container loads, segregate by preservation type to match exact subheading
• Monitor EU/US regs on antimicrobial pickling agents to avoid import bans