Fat-Liquored Goat Crust Leather from China
Goat hides fat-liquored and dried post-crusting, considered further prepared per Chapter note (b), not fancy. HTS 4113.10.30.00 includes such goat/kid leather without hair for industrial uses. Enhances softness for automotive interiors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.9%
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
• Reference Chapter note (b) in documentation to justify crust inclusion in further preparation
• Monitor fat content levels to ensure not reclassified as unfinished
• Partner with certified tanners for traceability in supply chain audits