Wet-Blue Swine Hides
Wet-blue swine hides are pig or swine skins chrome-tanned in wet-blue form, hairless, used for industrial belting and bookbinding leather. They are not further prepared, fitting the wet-state criterion of tariff item 4106.91.00. This product is classified as tanned hides of other animals in the wet state.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hides are raw or with hair on
Raw swine hides with hair are classified under heading 4101, not 4106.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the hides are from swine and not other animals
• Ensure the tanning is irreversible and the hides are in wet-blue state
• Keep records of the tanning process and animal origin for customs clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 4106.91.00
Wet-Blue Camel Hides
Wet-blue camel hides are tanned hides from dromedary or camel animals, with the hair removed and left in a wet state. They are not further prepared beyond the tanning stage, making them suitable as semi-finished material for durable leather goods like saddles and upholstery. This falls under tariff item 4106.91.00 as tanned or crust hides of other animals in the wet state.
Wet-Blue Chamois Skins
Wet-blue chamois skins are tanned hides from chamois antelopes, processed to a wet-blue state with the hair removed. They are not further prepared, serving as a base for soft wiping cloths or chamois leather. This product fits tariff item 4106.91.00 as tanned hides of other animals in the wet state.
Wet-Blue Deer Skins
Wet-blue deer skins are chrome-tanned deer hides in a wet-blue condition, with hair removed and not further prepared. They are used as semi-finished material for soft glove and apparel leather. This product is classified under tariff item 4106.91.00 as tanned hides of other animals in the wet state.
Wet-Blue Dog Hides
Wet-blue dog hides are tanned dog skins in a wet-blue state, with hair removed, used for specialty leather products. They are not further prepared beyond tanning, fitting the description of tanned hides of other animals in the wet state. This product falls under tariff item 4106.91.00.
Wet-Blue Gazelle Skins
Wet-blue gazelle skins are chrome-tanned gazelle hides in a wet-blue state, with fine grain and hair removed. They are not further prepared, making them suitable for luxury accessories and leather goods. This product is classified under tariff item 4106.91.00 as tanned hides of other animals in the wet state.
Wet-Blue Goat Skins
Wet-blue goat skins are goat hides processed through chrome tanning and left in a wet state, commonly known as wet-blue, without hair or wool. They are not further prepared beyond this stage and are used as semi-finished material for leather goods. This product falls under tariff item 4106.91.00 as tanned hides of other animals in the wet state.