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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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