Bovine Wet-Blue Unsplit Upper Leather for Bags from Germany
Unsplit full grain bovine wet-blue leather intended for handbag uppers and accessories. It fits 4104.11.40.60 as wet-state upper leather, not further prepared beyond chrome tanning. Primarily used by bag manufacturers for premium finishes.
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
• Attach buyer contracts specifying bag upper use to support upper leather claim
• Monitor pH levels in documentation; wet-blue typically 3.5-4.0 for proper classification