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
52.5%
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
• 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