Equine Wet-Blue Grain Split Hide from Mexico
Split grain layer from horse hide, chrome-tanned to wet-blue stage, stored wet for subsequent processing. Falls under HTS 4104.11.50.40 as tanned equine (horse) hides in wet state, grain splits, other wet blues, without hair or further preparation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document equine origin via veterinary certificates; maintain refrigeration chain to preserve wet state
• Common issue: misdeclaration as bovine leads to audits