Dried Hair Sheep Hides from China
Air-dried hair sheep hides, not tanned or parchment-dressed, without wool on. Classified in HTS 4102.29.10.10 as raw sheep skins 'dried' preserved, meeting chapter criteria for non-excluded species. Suitable for artisan leather crafting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document drying method (air/sun) to distinguish from crust retanning per note 2(b)
• Inspect for hair integrity; declare as 'hair sheep' to leverage specific subheading