Wet Blue Goat Skins for Shoe Leather
Wet blue goat skins specifically graded for shoe upper leather production are chrome-tanned and stored wet without hair or further finishing. They fall under tariff item 4106.21.00 as in-the-wet-state tanned goat skins, meeting the subheading's criteria for wet-blue 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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the skins are dried or crust
Dried or crust goat skins are classified under a separate tariff item for dry-state hides.
If the skins are cut into shoe uppers
Cut shoe uppers are classified under footwear parts, not raw tanned hides.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the skins are not further prepared, such as split or finished, to stay within this tariff item
• Provide evidence of the wet-blue tanning and hair removal for CBSA
• Check if the skins meet Canadian labeling requirements for shoe leather imports
Related Products under Tariff item 4106.21.00
Angora Goat Kid Wet-Blue Pelts
Small wet-blue pelts from Angora goat kids have hair removed and are tanned but not further prepared for garment leather. They are classified under tariff item 4106.21.00 as wet-state goat kid skins, since the subheading covers both goats and kids in the wet state.
Boer Goat Wet Tanned Hides
Wet chrome-tanned hides from Boer goats are primarily for heavy leather goods like belts, in wet-blue condition. They fall under tariff item 4106.21.00 as tanned goat skins in the wet state, without further preparation, matching the subheading's description.
Chrome-Tanned Wet Blue Kid Skins
Chrome-tanned wet blue kid skins are young goat hides processed through chrome tanning, remaining in a wet, blue-dyed state without further preparation. They fall under tariff item 4106.21.00 as tanned or crust hides of goats or kids in the wet state, including wet-blue, without wool or hair on.
Chrome-Tanned Wet Goat Hides
Full wet-blue chrome-tanned hides from adult goats are unsplit and unprocessed further, suitable for upholstery leather production. They are classified under tariff item 4106.21.00 as tanned goat skins in the wet state, including wet-blue, without further preparation.
Industrial Wet Blue Caprine Hides
Industrial-grade wet blue caprine hides from goats are chrome-tanned in the wet state for bulk leather processing, hair-free and unsplit. They are classified under tariff item 4106.21.00 as tanned goat skins in wet-blue form, not further prepared, meeting the subheading's criteria.
Nubuck-Grade Wet Blue Goat Skins
High-quality wet blue goat skins selected for nubuck leather production are chrome-tanned in the wet state without further preparation or hair. They fall under tariff item 4106.21.00 as wet-state tanned goat skins, suitable for subsequent nubuck finishing by the importer.