Limed Sheepskins (Dehaired) from Japan
Raw sheepskins processed with lime for dehairing and preservation, not tanned or parchment-dressed. Classified under HTS 4103.90.20.00 as 'other' preserved raw hides, excluding wool-bearing sheepskins per chapter note 1(c).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.3%
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
• Include processing logs showing liming only, no tanning agents, to confirm raw status
• Ensure dehairing is complete; partial hair may trigger chapter 43 classification
• Label shipments clearly as 'raw limed skins' to aid customs inspection