Bovine Wet-Blue Full Grain Hide from Mexico
A full grain, unsplit hide of bovine origin processed in the wet-blue state through chrome tanning, retaining a blue color from the tanning agent. Classified under HTS 4104.11.50.30 as it is a tanned bovine hide in wet state, not split, and not further prepared beyond basic tanning. Used primarily by leather manufacturers for further processing into finished leather goods.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify chrome tanning process documentation to confirm wet-blue status and avoid misclassification as raw hides under 4101
• Ensure hides are unsplit and full grain with supplier certificates; splitting would shift to other subheadings
• Monitor moisture content as 'wet state' requires specific handling and quarantine declarations for biosecurity