Limed Goat Hides from Japan
Raw goat hides treated with lime for preservation and hair removal preparation, not tanned. HTS 4103.90.13.00 covers limed goat skins as 'otherwise preserved' raw hides.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document lime treatment process to prove no tanning occurred
• Test for pH levels indicating liming stage only
• Avoid contamination with tanning chemicals during shipping