Horse Wet-Blue Full Grain Upper Shoe Leather

Full grain horse leather in wet-blue condition for premium shoe uppers. Classified in 4104.11.40.60 as other upper leather in wet state, unsplit and without hair. Offers durability for equestrian and fashion footwear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4104.49Lower: 13.3% vs 40%

If crust and further processed

Other crust hides beyond wet go to 4104.49.

6403.99.90Lower: 27.5% vs 40%

If assembled into shoes

Finished footwear uses Chapter 64 headings.

4106.22.00.00Lower: 37.4% vs 40%

If vegetable-tanned goat hides

Different tanning and species change to 4106.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Require veterinary certificates tracing equine origin to comply with import health rules

Use refrigerated containers to preserve wet state during ocean freight

Avoid declaring as 'leather' generically; specify full grain upper to match subheading

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Wet-Blue Bovine Full Grain Upper Leather

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Water Buffalo Wet Grain Split Sole Leather

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