Chrome-Tanned Wet Lambskin Pelts from Japan
Chrome-tanned lambskins preserved in wet-blue state, unsplit, without wool on, for upholstery applications. Classified in HTS 4105.10.90.00 as other wet-state sheep or lamb skins not further prepared. Ideal precursor for vehicle seat leathers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
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
• Require lab analysis confirming chrome tanning and wet preservation to prevent duty disputes
• Check for reversible tanning processes; if applicable, reverts to raw hide classification under 4102