Salted Merino Lamb Skins
Fresh sheep or lamb skins from Merino breed, preserved by salting without wool, not tanned or further prepared. These raw hides fall under HTS 4102.29.30.00 as other raw skins of sheep or lambs without wool on, preserved but not tanned.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 2% | +17.5% | 19.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | 2% | +10.0% | 12% |
| šØš¦Canada | 2% | +10.0% | 12% |
| š©šŖGermany | 2% | +10.0% | 12% |
| šÆšµJapan | 2% | +10.0% | 12% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If with wool on
Raw sheep or lamb skins with wool attached are classified under 4102.21, per chapter note 1(c) exclusions for wool-on hides.
If tanned or crust processed
Once hides undergo tanning or reversible pre-tanning, they shift to headings 4104-4106; chapter note (a) specifies non-reversible tanning moves from 4101-4103.
If whole, unsplit and fresh
Whole raw hides of bovine animals (not sheep) without further prep fall under 4101; sheep skins are distinctly in 4102 when split or preserved.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify preservation method is salting or similar non-tanning process; obtain veterinary certificates proving disease-free status; ensure skins are split or whole as declared to avoid misclassification
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