Limed Sheep Pelts

Raw sheep skins preserved by liming process for unhairing, fresh or otherwise preserved but not tanned. These pelts are dehaired and ready for tanning without parchment-dressing or further preparation. Fits HTS 4103.90.11.90 as other raw, non-excluded hides not pretanned.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4103Same rate: 17.5%

If of sheep or lambs

Specific subheading 4103.22 applies directly to raw sheep/lamb hides, differentiating from 'other' category.

4302.19Lower: 11.7% vs 17.5%

If with wool on and excluded by note 1(c)

Chapter note 1(c) excludes wool-on sheep skins to chapter 43; only hair-off allowed here.

4103.90Same rate: 17.5%

If pretanned

Pretanned raw hides shift to subheading 4103.90.30, separate from non-pretanned 'other'.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document liming as preservation only; lab tests may be required to confirm no tanning agents used

Label clearly as 'raw limed pelts' and include origin certificates excluding note 1(c) hairy types