Goat Crust Leather from China
Dry-state (crust) tanned goat skins without hair or wool, not further prepared beyond tanning, retanning, coloring, or fat-liquoring prior to drying. This falls under HTS 4106.92.00.00 as tanned or crust skins of other animals in the dry state. Commonly used as a base material for upholstery and garments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify tanning process documentation to confirm 'crust' status (retanned, colored, or fat-liquored before drying) and absence of further preparation
• Obtain CITES permits if sourced from protected goat species; declare animal origin accurately to avoid misclassification
• Test for reversible tanning; if present, reclassify under 4101-4103 to prevent duty disputes