Wet-Blue Goat Kidskin Hides from Japan
Tanned goat kid skins processed in the wet-blue state using chrome tanning, remaining wet and not further prepared. Classified under HTS 4106.21.90.00 as tanned or crust skins of goats or kids in wet state (including wet-blue), other than full grain or grain splits.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Verify tanning process documentation to confirm wet-blue state and absence of hair/wool, distinguishing from raw hides in 4103
• Obtain CITES permits if sourcing from protected goat species; ensure wet condition at import to avoid reclassification