Limed Hair Sheep Pelts

Hair sheep pelts limed for preservation, split or unsplit, without wool on and not tanned. HTS 4102.29.10.10 covers these as 'otherwise preserved' raw skins of sheep, compliant with chapter exclusions. Commonly used in upholstery leather manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4102.29Same rate: 17.5%

If other sheep skins not hair or cabretta

Subheading 4102.29.10.10 is specific to hair sheep/cabretta; generic sheep go to 'other' 4102.29.90.

4106.22.00.00Higher: 37.4% vs 17.5%

If tanned but vegetable-tanned finished

Post-tanning (non-reversible) moves to dressed leather Chapter 41 headings like 4106 for sheep.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include processing logs showing liming only (no tanning agents) to confirm raw status

Check for splits; declare accurately as they remain in 4102 if not further prepared

Avoid pitfall of misdeclaring as 'dressed' which would invoke Chapter 43 exclusion

Related Products under HTS 4102.29.10.10

Limed Cabretta Pelts

Cabretta pelts limed, raw without wool or tanning, specifically named in HTS 4102.29.10.10 for hair sheep equivalents. Preserved state fits 'otherwise preserved' raw skins. Popular for luxury bag leathers.

Fresh Hair Sheep Skins

Fresh, unprocessed skins from hair sheep, preserved only by chilling, without wool on and not tanned or further prepared. These fall under HTS 4102.29.10.10 as raw sheep skins that are hair sheep type, excluded from Chapter 43 per note 1(c) due to species specification. Used primarily in leather production for fine garments.

Salted Cabretta Skins

Cabretta skins (goat kid skins with hair resembling sheep) preserved by salting, without wool on, not tanned or pretanned. Classified under HTS 4102.29.10.10 as raw sheep or lamb skins per trade usage, fitting 'hair sheep and cabretta' subheading. Ideal for high-quality glove and shoe leather.

Pickled Cabretta Sheep Skins

Pickled cabretta skins from hair-type sheep or goats, preserved in salt-acid solution, untanned and wool-free. Fits HTS 4102.29.10.10 as raw, otherwise preserved hair sheep/cabretta skins per chapter note 1(c) inclusion. Prized for soft leather in fashion accessories.

Dried Hair Sheep Hides

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.

Salted Hair Sheep Full Hides

Full unsplit hides from hair sheep, salted for preservation, raw and without wool. HTS 4102.29.10.10 applies to these non-pretanned hair sheep skins as per hierarchy. Used in bulk for industrial tanning.