Pickled Dorset Sheep Hide from China
Pickled raw hide from Dorset sheep, dewooled and unsplit, ideal for upholstery and garment leather. Classified under HTS 4102.21.00.65 because it is a preserved (pickled) sheep skin without further preparation beyond preservation. Meets chapter note exclusions by not being from lamb breeds like Astrakhan.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed invoices specifying breed, preservation method (pickled only), and confirmation of no wool or splitting for customs clearance
• Avoid common pitfalls like residual tanning agents by obtaining pre-shipment inspections; non-compliance risks reclassification and penalties
• For bulk imports, ensure temperature-controlled shipping to maintain pickling integrity, preventing spoilage or unintended drying