Equine Wet-Blue Hide for Shoe Uppers from Germany
Whole horse hide, full grain unsplit in wet-blue state, ≤28 sq ft, prepared for premium shoe uppers. Classified in HTS 4104.11.20.00 for equine tanned hides in wet form, not further prepared, capturing 'other' sizes. Essential for bespoke footwear manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm no hair residue with visual inspections; maintain cold chain if needed for wet preservation; prepare advance ruling requests for equine vs bovine distinctions