Lining leather
Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared: > In the wet state (including wet-blue): > Full grains, unsplit; grain splits: > Whole bovine leather, of a unit surface area not exceeding 28 square feet (2.6 m2): > Upper leather; lining leather > Lining leather
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 4104.11.10.40
Wet-Blue Bovine Lining Leather for Shoe Linings
This is full grain, unsplit whole bovine leather in wet-blue state, unit surface area under 28 sq ft, specifically prepared as lining leather for shoe interiors. It falls under HTS 4104.11.10.40 as tanned bovine leather in wet state, not further prepared, designated for lining purposes. The wet-blue process involves chrome tanning, keeping it in a moist, reversible state.
Chrome-Tanned Calfskin Lining Leather Wet-Blue
Wet-blue calfskin lining leather from young bovine animals, full grain unsplit, under 2.6 m², used primarily for garment and accessory linings. Classified in HTS 4104.11.10.40 due to its wet-state chrome tanning, small size, and lining-specific preparation without further processing. It retains moisture for flexibility in downstream manufacturing.
Buffalo Wet-Blue Lining Leather for Handbag Interiors
Full grain unsplit buffalo lining leather in wet-blue form, unit area ≤28 sq ft, tanned for use in handbag and luggage linings. HTS 4104.11.10.40 applies as it's bovine (buffalo included), wet-state, not further prepared, and specified as lining leather. The chrome process preserves it for easy further treatment.
Small Cowhide Wet-Blue Lining for Furniture Upholstery
Whole cowhide lining leather, full grain unsplit, wet-blue tanned, surface <28 sq ft, suited for furniture and upholstery linings. Fits HTS 4104.11.10.40 as tanned bovine leather in wet state without hair, not further prepared, categorized as lining type. Ideal for backing in soft furnishing production.
Young Bull Wet-Blue Lining Leather Sheets
Sheets of wet-blue lining leather from young bulls, full grain unsplit, <28 sq ft, for various lining applications. HTS 4104.11.10.40 due to wet-state tanning, bovine, lining classification, no splits or further work. Youth provides finer grain for linings.
Dairy Cow Wet-Blue Lining for Belt Linings
Wet-blue dairy cow lining leather, whole small unsplit hides, for belt and strap linings. Matches HTS 4104.11.10.40: tanned wet-state bovine, full grain, ≤28 sq ft, lining use. Common in accessory manufacturing.
Equine Hide Lining Leather Wet-Blue Small Size
Wet-blue full grain unsplit equine (horse) lining leather, whole hides ≤2.6 m², for apparel and accessory linings. HTS 4104.11.10.40 covers it as bovine/equine tanned wet-state leather, lining designated, not further prepared. Equine hides share bovine classification here.
Bovine Wet-Blue Lining for Glove Linings
Specialty wet-blue bovine lining leather, full grain unsplit small whole hides, for leather glove interiors. Under HTS 4104.11.10.40 as it's in wet state, lining purpose, bovine origin, surface area limit met, no further prep. Provides soft backing for handwear.