Dried Untanned Deer Skin from Japan
Deer skin dried for preservation without tanning, liming beyond basic, or splitting. Under HTS 4103.90.11.30 for raw deer hides 'otherwise preserved' but not further prepared.
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
• Confirm dryness is preservation-only, not parchment-dressed (alum-tanned)
• Use photos and process logs to prove raw status at entry
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing