Chrome-Tanned Bovine Upper Leather Wet-Blue for Boots

Small whole bovine leather (≤2.6 m²) in wet-blue chrome-tanned wet state, prepared specifically as upper material for work boots. HTS 4104.19.10 applies as it's not further prepared, retaining moisture for downstream finishing. Provides strength for heavy-duty footwear uppers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4101Lower: 13.3% vs 35%

If not tanned (raw wet-blue equivalent)

Pre-tanning wet hides without full tanning process revert to raw hide headings.

4104Same rate: 35%

If in dry crust form for boot uppers

Transition from wet to dry crust shifts to the corresponding dry subheading.

6406.10.77Lower: 28.7% vs 35%

If already made into shoe uppers

Assembled uppers for footwear classify in Chapter 64, not as leather material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Require chemical analysis reports confirming chrome tanning (wet-blue) and wet state (not dried)

Label shipments clearly as 'upper leather' with intended use to avoid reclassification as generic crust

Check for hair-on contamination per Chapter 41 notes; must be fully dehaired

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