Pickled Dorset Sheep Hide from Germany
Pickled hide from Dorset sheep, dewooled and preserved in a salt-acid solution, remaining in raw state without tanning. Classified in HTS 4102.21.00 for pickled sheepskins not further prepared.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis confirming pickled state and absence of tanning agents to prevent misclassification
• Ensure splits are not parchment-dressed, as that excludes from chapter 41 raw hides
• Declare weight accurately post-pickling, as moisture content affects valuation