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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If with wool still on
Skins with wool on remain under 4102.21, as chapter note 1(c) excludes only specific lamb types like Astrakhan.
If fully tanned rather than pretanned
Full tanning (non-reversible) moves it to Chapter 41 headings 4104-4106 for finished sheep or lamb leather.
If simply salted or preserved without pretanning
Untanned, preserved sheepskins without pretanning fall under 4101 as raw hides not further processed.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify the pretanning process is reversible and uses only vegetable tannins to confirm classification under 4102; chemical tanning shifts to 4105
ā¢ Provide documentation like tannery certificates proving no full tanning, parchment-dressing, or further preparation occurred
ā¢ Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring skins are dewooled and split if applicable, as wool-on versions classify differently
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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
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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.
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.