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%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
• 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