Dry State Crust Lamb Hide for Gloves from Japan
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.
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
• Declare intended end-use (gloves) but emphasize crust stage to avoid parts classification
• Test for fatliquor content to validate crust per chapter note (b)