Limed Hair Sheep Pelts from Japan
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.
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 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