Fat-Liquored Goat Crust Leather from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
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