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Dry Crust Karakul Lambskin

Tanned dry crust skins from Karakul lambs without wool (post-shearing), not further prepared, used in high-end leather crafting. Chapter notes allow non-excluded lamb types in 4105.30.00.00 for dry crust.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2%+37.5%39.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2%+10.0%12%
🇨🇦Canada2%+10.0%12%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+52.5%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4302.11.00Higher: 39.6% vs 39.5%

If classified with wool/fur intact

Chapter exclusions send wool-on lambskins like Karakul to Chapter 43 furskins.

4105.10Lower: 14.5% vs 39.5%

If in wet crust state

Wet vs. dry state separates subheadings within 4105 for sheep/lamb crust.

4115.10.00.00Lower: 37.5% vs 39.5%

If made into composition leather

Crust processed into composition form (per definition) shifts to 4115.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document breed-specific tanning to distinguish from excluded Persian-like lambs in chapter notes

• Use ventilated packaging for dry crust to maintain condition during transit