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
9903.41.0540%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)
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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