Pickled Merino Sheepskin
Freshly pickled sheepskin from Merino sheep, preserved without wool using salt and acid solutions to prevent decomposition. Classified under HTS 4102.21.00.95 as a raw sheepskin that is pickled but not tanned, parchment-dressed, or further prepared. Ideal for further leather processing in tanneries.
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 only salted, not acid-pickled
Salted preservation without acid pickling falls under the specific salted subcategory, changing the subheading.
If wet-blue tanned
Once chrome-tanned (wet-blue process), it becomes crust leather under heading 4105, no longer raw.
If from bovine animals
Similar pickled preservation but from cattle changes the chapter heading to 4101 for bovine raw hides.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify pickling process documentation to confirm no tanning has occurred, as tanned skins shift to headings 4104-4106
ā¢ Ensure CITES permits if from protected sheep breeds; provide salinity and pH test certificates
ā¢ Avoid misclassification as salted skins (4102.21.00.30) by proving acid pickling method
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