Equine Wet-Blue Full Grain Skin from Germany
Full grain, unsplit skin from equine animals (horses) in wet-blue chrome-tanned state, preserved wet without further preparation. HTS 4104.11.50.30 applies to equine tanned hides in wet state, not split, ideal for specialty leathers like equestrian gear. The wet-blue process makes it semi-processed for downstream tanning.
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
• Document equine species via veterinary certificates to differentiate from bovine lines
• Avoid drying during transit; maintain wet state to prevent reclassification as crust
• Check for CITES compliance if exotic equine breeds are involved