Limed Raw Deer Hide from China
Deer hide processed with lime for dehairing preparation but not tanned or parchment-dressed. HTS 4103.90.11.30 covers such preserved raw hides from deer, not further prepared.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document liming process details to differentiate from tanning chemicals
• Ensure no fat-liquoring or coloring, as crust definitions in note 2(b) could shift classification
• Pair with origin certificates for species verification under wildlife laws