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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Brine logs to prove preservation method
• Size grading important for valuation
• Avoid mixing with tanned lots