Deer Crust Leather from Mexico
Crust hides of deer (other than reindeer or elk with hair on), tanned and dried without further preparation, hairless. Classified in 4106.92.00.00 for tanned or crust skins of other animals in dry state. Popular for high-end accessories and moccasins.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide veterinary certificates confirming hair removal and tanning process to meet chapter exclusions for hairy hides
• Label shipments clearly as 'crust' to distinguish from wet-blue or finished leathers during customs inspection
• Avoid common pitfall of splitting declaration; unsplit or split crust both qualify but declare status accurately