Wet-Blue Precursor Calf Hide (Non-Tanned Pickled) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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