Pickled Suffolk Sheepskin from Japan
Suffolk breed sheepskin processed through pickling to remove flesh and preserve in wet state without tanning. HTS 4102.21.00.95 covers this as other pickled, wool-off raw lamb or sheep skins excluded from Chapter 43. Common input for shoe and bag leathers.
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
• Include veterinary certificates confirming disease-free status and proper pickling per OIE standards
• Weigh and declare net drained weight to avoid disputes on preservation solution inclusion