Cowhide Wet-Blue Hide for Automotive Leather from Germany
Unsplit full grain wet-blue cowhide selected for automotive upholstery, chrome-tanned in wet state. Classified in 4104.11.50.30 as unsplit bovine wet-blue, not further prepared, meeting industry standards for high-quality vehicle interiors.
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
• Include end-use statements for automotive to aid customs valuation if applicable
• Test for chemical residues from tanning to meet REACH or EPA import standards
• Batch traceability required for large-volume hides to track origin and processing