Salted Goat Hides from Japan
Fresh goat hides preserved by salting to prevent decomposition, not dehaired or split. Classified under HTS 4103.90.11 as raw hides of goats (excluding Yemen, Mongolian or Tibetan types) that are preserved but not pretanned, tanned, or further prepared per chapter note 1(c).
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
• Verify exclusion of Yemen, Mongolian or Tibetan goat hides per chapter note 1(c); obtain veterinary certificates confirming preservation method; ensure no reversible pre-tanning processes to avoid reclassification to 4101-4103