Limed and Vegetable Pretanned Lamb Hide from Japan
Lamb hide first limed then vegetable pretanned, kept in preserved state without tanning. Under HTS 4102.29.20.00 for other dewooled sheep/lamb skins that are vegetable pretanned. Used in bookbinding leather production.
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
• Document sequential processes (liming then pretanning) to avoid 4102.29.10 classification
• Ensure no splitting unless declared, as split affects subheadings