Crust Dry Dorset Sheepskin from China
Dry crust skins from Dorset sheep, wool removed, tanned to crust stage without further prep. Included in HTS 4105.30.00.00 for standard sheep breeds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Breed certification helps in origin verification for preferential duties
• Dry thoroughly post-fatliquoring to meet 'dry state' requirement
• Avoid declaring as 'leather' generically; specify 'crust'