Vegetable Pretanned Dehaired Lambskin Hide from Japan
A dehaired lambskin hide treated with vegetable pretanning agents to preserve it in a crust-like state without full tanning. Classified in HTS 4102.29.20.00 for other sheep or lamb skins without wool that are vegetable pretanned but not parchment-dressed. Ideal for artisan leather crafting.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'vegetable pretanned' with process details to avoid misclassification as tanned leather
• Include lab analysis confirming tannin source is vegetable and process is reversible per chapter note 2(a)
• Check for splits; unsplit full hides stay here, but split layers may require specific subheading review