Chrome-Tanned Equine Wet-State Upper Leather from Germany
Full grain unsplit upper leather from equine (horse) skins, tanned with chrome in wet-blue wet state, without hair, not further prepared. Falls under HTS 4104.11.40.10 for equine wet-state full grains designated as upper leather for footwear or upholstery. Excludes hair-on or irreversibly tanned beyond crust per chapter notes.
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
• Provide lab analysis proving chrome tanning and wet moisture content to distinguish from dry crust
• Label clearly as equine origin to avoid bovine misclassification pitfalls
• Check for splits during inspection to confirm full grain status