Dry Crust Sheepskin from Merino Lambs
Tanned sheepskins from Merino lambs, processed to the dry crust state without wool, split or unsplit, and not further prepared beyond retanning, coloring, or fat-liquoring prior to drying. This falls under HTS 4105.30.00.00 as crust hides of sheep or lambs in dry form per chapter notes defining crust.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in wet-blue state (wet crust)
Wet processed crust skins of sheep/lambs without wool fall under 4104, as chapter notes distinguish wet from dry crust states.
If further prepared with finished surface
Once crust is finished (e.g., grain surface worked, dyed beyond crust stage), it moves to full-grain leather headings in 4107.
If wool still on the skin
Chapter 41 excludes hides with wool; those remain in Chapter 43 as tanned furskins with wool attached.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify tanning process is reversible or meets crust criteria (retanned, colored, fat-liquored before drying) to avoid reclassification to wet-blue under 4104
• Provide certificates confirming wool removal and dry state; declare thickness if split to comply with customs valuation
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient CITES documentation if from protected species, though most sheep/lamb are exempt
Related Products under HTS 4105.30.00.00
Crust Dry Lambskin for Upholstery
Dry crust lambskins tanned and dried without wool, suitable for upholstery production, not split or minimally split, and limited to crust processes. Classified in 4105.30.00.00 for dry state sheep/lamb crust per HTS hierarchy.
Split Dry Crust Sheepskin
Split sheepskins in dry crust state, tanned without wool, not further prepared beyond allowed crust steps. HTS 4105.30.00.00 covers whether or not split in dry form.
Crust Dry Dorset Sheepskin
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.
Unsplit Dry Crust Sheep Hide
Whole unsplit sheep hides in dry crust condition, tanned without wool on, and not further prepared, ideal for custom leather goods. Fits HTS 4105.30.00.00 as dry state crust of sheep/lambs without exclusions.
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.
Dry State Crust Lamb Hide for Gloves
Dry crust lamb hides tanned without wool, destined for glove production but imported as crust only. Classified under 4105.30.00.00 for unprepared dry sheep/lamb skins.