Dog Crust Leather from Japan
Crust tanned dog skins in dry state, hair removed, not further prepared; chapter notes permit classification in 4106. HTS 4106.92.00.00 for such other animals. Niche use in specialty crafts.
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
• Ethical sourcing certificates required; declare origin to comply with animal welfare regs
• Avoid bulk waste misclassification under 0511 per chapter exclusion (a)