Pickled Merino Sheepskin from Japan
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.
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
• Verify pickling process documentation to confirm no tanning has occurred, as tanned skins shift to headings 4104-4106
• Ensure CITES permits if from protected sheep breeds; provide salinity and pH test certificates
• Avoid misclassification as salted skins (4102.21.00.30) by proving acid pickling method