Brined Kid Skins from Japan
Kid skins preserved in brine solution, dehaired, not tanned. Common for fine leather goods like shoes. HTS 4103.90.11.40 for preserved goat/kid raw skins.
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
• Brine logs to prove preservation method
• Size grading important for valuation
• Avoid mixing with tanned lots