Chrome-Tanned Wet-State Cowhide Upper Leather

Chrome-tanned cowhide leather maintained in wet state, full grain unsplit, under 28 sq ft, optimized for shoe uppers. Classified in 4104.11.10.20 as wet-blue upper leather of bovine origin, not further prepared. Ideal for subsequent manufacturing into premium footwear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4104.41Lower: 13.3% vs 35%

If equine animal origin instead of bovine

Equine hides, even wet-blue full grain, classify under 4104.41 regardless of size due to species differentiation.

4105Lower: 12% vs 35%

If sheepskin rather than bovine

Chapter notes specify bovine/equine for 4104; sheep/goat shift to 4105 headings.

4114.10.00.00Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If from swine rather than bovine animals

Swine hides fall outside 4104 bovine/equine scope, into chamois/dog skin or similar in 4114.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'wet-blue upper leather' with moisture content proof to prevent drying during transit issues

Obtain veterinary certificates for hide origin to meet bovine animal import health standards