Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 41021030: Raw Skins of Sheep or Lamb

The HS Code 41021030 refers to raw skins of sheep or lamb with wool on, which are pretanned but not further prepared and not excluded by note 1(c) to chapter 41. This article will provide an extensive overview of this product, including its description, duty rates, special tariff preference programs, and the importing/exporting US states.

Product Description

The product covered by HS Code 41021030 includes raw skins of sheep or lamb. These skins have wool on them and have undergone pretanning. However, they are not further prepared and should not fall under the exclusion mentioned in note 1(c) to chapter 41.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound / MFN duty rate for HS Code 41021030 is 2%. This means that whenever a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must apply the same 2% duty rate for the import of raw sheep or lamb skins from all its trading partners.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 41021030 is pieces (PCS). This implies that the measurement or trade volume of the product is calculated in terms of the number of individual pieces of raw sheep or lamb skins.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

There are several special tariff preference programs that apply to the import of raw sheep or lamb skins under HS Code 41021030. These programs provide certain countries with preferential treatment in terms of duty rates. The following are some of the special tariff preference programs and the eligible countries:

• Free Trade Agreement (FTA) countries:
  • Australia (A+)
  • Australia (AU)
  • Bahrain (BH)
  • Canada (CA)
  • Chile (CL)
  • Dominican Republic-Central America (DR-CAFTA)
  • Israel (IL)
  • Japan (J)
  • Jordan (JO)
  • Morocco (MA)
  • Mexico (MX) under NAFTA
  • Oman (OM)
  • Peru (P)
  • Singapore (SG)
• Special Rate Programs:
  • Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
  • Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI)
  • Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA)

Under these special tariff preference programs, eligible countries can import raw sheep or lamb skins under HS Code 41021030 duty-free or at a reduced duty rate.

Importing and Exporting US States

The following US states are involved in the import and export of raw sheep or lamb skins under HS Code 41021030:

• Importing US States:
  • Colorado
  • Kansas
  • Nebraska
• Exporting US States:
  • Colorado
  • Kansas
  • Nebraska

These states play a significant role in the trade of raw sheep or lamb skins, both as importers and exporters.

HS Code 41021030 represents raw skins of sheep or lamb with wool on, which are pretanned but not further prepared. Understanding the duty rates, special tariff preference programs, and the involvement of specific US states in the import and export of this product is crucial for traders and businesses operating in this industry.