Bovine Wet-Blue Grain Split from Germany
This is a split layer from full-grain bovine hide processed in the wet-blue state using chrome tanning, retaining the grain surface. It falls under HTS 4104.11.50.40 as tanned bovine leather in wet state, unsplit full grains or grain splits, specifically split grains described as 'other wet blues.' Classified here due to its chrome-tanned, wet condition and grain split form without further preparation.
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
• Verify chrome tanning documentation to confirm wet-blue status; ensure no further finishing to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: drying the hides before import shifts to crust leather headings