Dry Crust Hogskin Leather from Japan
Tanned swine hides processed into crust leather in the dry state, without hair or wool, not further prepared beyond tanning, retanning, or fat-liquoring. Classified under HTS 4106.32.00.00 as crust skins of swine in dry form per chapter notes defining crust. Used primarily for upholstery and accessories.
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 reversible pre-tanning not applied, distinguishing from headings 4101-4103
• Provide CITES certification if swine skins originate from protected sources; declare exact moisture content as 'dry state'
• Avoid misclassification as finished leather (4107) by ensuring no surface coating or further preparation