Small Cowhide Wet-Blue for Shoe Uppers
Whole bovine cowhide wet-blue leather sized not exceeding 28 sq ft, tanned in the wet state without further processing. This unfinished wet-condition product is destined for shoe upper production and falls under tariff item 4104.19.00.
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 leather is dried
Dry-state cowhide is classified under a different subheading.
If the leather is crust or finished
Crust or finished leather is in 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 hide is whole and not split, as split hides may fall under different items
• Ensure no further preparation (e.g
• dyeing) has occurred
• Declare the intended use (shoe uppers) to the CBSA for accurate classification
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
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Bovine Wet Upper Leather for Watch Straps
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Buffalo Chrome Upper Wet for Gloves
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Buffalo Wet-Blue Lining Leather for Furniture
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