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
53.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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