Salted Goat Hides from Japan
Raw goat hides preserved by salting to prevent decomposition, not tanned or further prepared. They fall under HTS 4103.90.20.00 as 'other raw hides and skins' that are salted but remain in a raw state, excluding those with wool or hair as per 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
• Verify hides are solely salted and not tanned; provide lab certificates confirming no tanning process per chapter note 2(a)
• Document animal origin and slaughter date to prove freshness and compliance with preservation methods
• Check CITES permits if from endangered goat species to avoid import bans