Limed Dog Hides from Japan
Raw dog hides limed for preservation and dehairing prep, not further prepared. HTS 4103.90.20.00 applies as 'other raw hides' explicitly permitted for dogs by chapter note 1(c).
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
• Provide veterinary certificates confirming legal slaughter and no disease
• Avoid over-liming that could mimic parchment dressing
• Segregate from chapter 43 goods in manifests