Sheep Leather Vest from Germany
A sleeveless vest from further prepared sheep leather, post-tanning and crusting, without wool, in non-fancy grade for garments. HTS 4112.00.30.30 covers this as sheep/lamb parchment-dressed leather intended for apparel. It provides lightweight insulation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document the 'further prepared after tanning' process to distinguish from crust under note (b)
• Use ISF filings early for leather imports to preempt valuation disputes
• Inspect for wool remnants, as chapter excludes wool-on hides