Small Cowhide Wet-Blue Lining for Furniture Upholstery from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Conduct pre-shipment surface area audits to ensure compliance with 28 sq ft limit
• Include chrome tanning process certificates to validate wet-blue status
• Avoid any fat-liquoring pre-dry; it qualifies as crust under different subheading