Sheepskin Leather Jacket from Japan
A full-length jacket crafted from sheep or lamb leather that has been tanned and further prepared, without wool, suitable for garment use. It falls under HTS 4112.00.30.30 as it is 'not fancy' leather specifically prepared for garments from sheep or lamb hides. The leather is parchment-dressed for durability and softness.
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
• Verify the leather originates from sheep or lamb without wool and is further prepared after tanning but not 'fancy' per chapter notes
• Provide tanning process documentation and CITES certificates if from protected species to ensure compliance
• Label garments accurately with leather content to avoid misclassification into apparel chapters