Chrome-Tanned Wet Blue Merino Sheep Pelts from Japan
Merino sheep pelts processed into wet blue through chrome tanning, remaining in wet state without wool removal beyond shearing. Used for upholstery and fashion leather. Fits HTS 4105.10.10.00 as tanned sheepskins not further prepared.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'wet blues' with moisture content >40% to prevent reclassification as dry crust
• Obtain CITES permits if from endangered sheep breeds, though rare for commercial wet blues