Wet-Blue Precursor Calf Hide (Non-Tanned Pickled) from China
Pickled but non-chrome calf hide, whole small size ≤28 sq ft. Strictly raw under HTS 4101.20.30.00, preserved otherwise without tanning. Used in automotive leather.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Differentiate from true wet-blue via chemical analysis—no chrome
• Bundle with tanning facility docs if re-exporting processed
• Ensure no fat-liquoring, which could classify as crust