Retanned Dry Hog Crust for Garments from Japan
Retanned hog hides dried to crust, suitable for garment leather, no further prep. Fits 4106.32.00.00 as swine dry crust including retanned per chapter (b) note. Lightweight for jackets and vests.
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
• Specify retanning agents in commercial invoice to match crust definition
• Ensure splits are declared if applicable; unsplit preferred for garment use
• Partner with certified tanners to avoid reversible process disputes