Salted Goat Hides from Japan
Raw goat hides preserved through salting to prevent decomposition, not tanned or further prepared. They fall under HTS 4103.90.13.00 as raw hides of goats or kids, other than those excluded, processed only by salting.
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
• Verify preservation method is only salting or drying, not tanning, to avoid reclassification
• Provide CITES documentation if from endangered goat species
• Ensure accurate weight declaration excluding salt content