Chrome Wet-Blue Steer Hide
Whole steer (bovine male) hide in chrome wet-blue, with a surface area not exceeding 2.6 m², wet tanned without hair. This product serves as a precursor for automotive leather and falls under tariff item 4104.19.00 as other wet-state bovine hides.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hide is dried
Dry-state bovine hides are classified under a different subheading.
If the hide is crust or further processed
Crust or finished leather falls under heading 4107.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the surface area is ≤2.6 m² to align with typical classifications
• Ensure the hide is not further prepared beyond wet-blue state
• Declare the product as 'other' wet-state bovine hides to the CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 4104.19.00
Bovine Lining/Upper Wet Leather for Handbags
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Bovine Wet Lining for Luggage
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Bovine Wet Upper for Apparel
A wet-blue bovine upper leather, whole small hide, intended for leather jackets. It is tanned in the wet state, without hair, and not further prepared, which places it under tariff item 4104.19.00 for other tanned or crust hides of bovine animals.
Bovine Wet Upper Leather for Watch Straps
Small wet-blue bovine upper leather for luxury watch straps, not exceeding 28 sq ft. It is tanned in the wet state, without hair, and not further prepared, classifying it under 4104.19.00 as other tanned or crust bovine hides.
Buffalo Chrome Upper Wet for Gloves
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Buffalo Wet-Blue Lining Leather for Furniture
Whole buffalo (bovine) leather in a wet chrome-tanned state, with a surface area not exceeding 28 square feet, suited as lining for upholstery furniture. It is tanned, without hair, and not further prepared, qualifying under tariff item 4104.19.00 as other wet-state bovine hides.