Sheepskin Rug Edge Trimmings

Parings from sheep leather rug borders, too narrow/stiff for articles after wool removal. Permissible sheepskin waste under Chapter 41 note (c), classified HTS 4115.20.00.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4302.19Lower: 11.7% vs 17.5%

If retaining any wool/hair

Partially sheared sheepskins with wool classify as tanned furskins under Chapter 43.

5705.00.20Higher: 38.3% vs 17.5%

If assembled into rug kits

Trimmings formed into carpets/rugs move to Chapter 57.

4105Lower: 12% vs 17.5%

If in-the-wool sheepskins tanned

Tanned sheepskins permissible under note (c) but usable portions to 4105.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify complete wool shearing per note (c) exclusion from Chapter 43

Monitor for Astrakhan/Broadtail patterns that may require special excluded classifications

Declare thickness variation as it distinguishes parings from full hides

Related Products under HTS 4115.20.00.00

Leather Shoe Trimmings Waste

Parings and scraps generated from cutting leather uppers for footwear production, deemed unsuitable for further leather article manufacturing due to irregular shapes and sizes. This waste material from Chapter 41 tanned leather processing falls under HTS 4115.20.00.00 as it cannot be repurposed into new leather goods.

Composition Leather Dust Powder

Fine powder produced by grinding scrap composition leather (leather fiber-based sheets) that is not viable for making new leather articles. Classified under HTS 4115.20.00.00 as leather flour/dust from Chapter 41 materials, often used in adhesives or fillers.

Bovine Leather Bag Parings

Irregular scraps and trimmings from cutting bovine tanned leather for handbags, too fragmented for leather article production. This Chapter 41 waste material is specifically covered by HTS 4115.20.00.00 for parings not suitable for manufacturing.

Leather Furniture Upholstery Scraps

Small, odd-shaped parings from upholstery leather cutting for sofas and chairs, unsuitable for new leather goods due to finish damage and size. Falls under HTS 4115.20.00.00 as tanned leather waste from Chapter 41.

Goat Skin Glove Trimmings Waste

Parings from cutting soft goat kid leather for gloves, irregular pieces not viable for leather articles. HTS 4115.20.00.00 covers this Chapter 41 dressed skin waste, including permissible goat skins per note (c).

Leather Powder Flour for Fillers

Ultrafine leather flour from milling unsuable tanned leather scraps, used as filler in plastics/rubber. Specifically HTS 4115.20.00.00 as leather powder not suitable for articles, from Chapter 41.