Wet-Blue Sheepskins from Japan
Chrome-tanned sheep hides maintained in wet-blue condition, hairless and wool-free, ideal for upholstery and garment leather production. Not split or further processed beyond tanning. Fits 4106.91.00.00 for other animal tanned skins in wet state.
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
• Provide lab analysis proving chrome tanning and wet state to prevent misclassification as raw
• Check for wool removal certification since chapter excludes wool-on skins
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain wet state during transit and avoid drying