Salted Merino Lamb Skins from China
Fresh sheep or lamb skins from Merino breed, preserved by salting to prevent decomposition, without wool on and not tanned or further prepared. Classified under HTS 4102.29.10.90 as raw ovine skins that are salted but remain in a preservable state prior to tanning.
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
• Verify CITES permits if from endangered species; ensure documentation proves no tanning process; inspect for wool remnants to avoid reclassification