Vegetable Pretanned Hair Sheep Skin
Skin from hair sheep breeds, dehaired and pretanned with vegetable extracts, preserved for further tanning. Fits HTS 4102.29.20.00 as other sheep or lamb skins without wool, vegetable pretanned, excluded from note 1(c) exceptions. Commonly used in high-end glove leather.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If vegetable tanned (non-reversible)
Irreversible vegetable tanning classifies as finished crust under 4105 per note 2(a).
If solely salted without pretanning
Basic preservation methods without pretanning stay in 4101 for sheepskins.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm dewooling process; residual hair could trigger wool-on classification
• Retain supplier affidavits detailing vegetable agents used to meet chapter definitions
• Watch for over-drying, which might imply further preparation beyond allowed
Related Products under HTS 4102.29.20.00
Vegetable Pretanned Sheepskin from Merino Lambs
This is a sheepskin from Merino lambs that has undergone vegetable pretanning, a reversible process using plant tannins, leaving it preserved but not fully tanned. It falls under HTS 4102.29.20.00 as raw sheep or lamb skin, without wool, vegetable pretanned, and not further prepared. The pretanning stabilizes the hide for subsequent leather processing.
Vegetable Pretanned Dehaired Lambskin Hide
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.
Pretanned Suffolk Sheep Pelt Without Wool
Suffolk sheep pelt, dewooled and vegetable pretanned for preservation, suitable for upholstery leather production. HTS 4102.29.20.00 applies to such other sheep skins without wool that are pretanned using vegetable materials, not further processed. The reversible pretanning distinguishes it from crust or full leather.
Limed and Vegetable Pretanned Lamb Hide
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.
Pickled Vegetable Pretanned Sheepskin
Sheepskin pickled for preservation then vegetable pretanned, without wool, not further prepared. HTS 4102.29.20.00 covers this as other vegetable pretanned sheep skins. Base material for fashion leather goods.
Dried Vegetable Pretanned Rambouillet Sheep Skin
Rambouillet sheep skin, dewooled, vegetable pretanned, and dried in crust form. Classifies under HTS 4102.29.20.00 for pretanned sheep skins without wool. Prepared for automotive leather.