Small Cowhide Wet-Blue for Shoe Uppers

Whole bovine cowhide wet-blue leather sized ≤28 sq ft, tanned in wet state without further processing. Under HTS 4104.19.20.00 for its unfinished wet condition and dimensions, destined for shoe upper production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.4%+35.0%37.4%
🇲🇽Mexico2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇨🇦Canada2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇩🇪Germany2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇯🇵Japan2.4%+10.0%12.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

6406.10.77.00Lower: 28.7% vs 37.4%

If fully manufactured into shoe uppers

Completed outer soles or uppers classify as parts of footwear in Chapter 64.

4104.19Same rate: 37.4%

If in dry state but not crust

Dry tanned hides not meeting crust definition go to other dry subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include mill test reports showing chrome content and pH levels to prove wet-blue status

Calculate duties based on actual surface area; mismeasurement leads to audits and penalties

Store in brine solution post-import to maintain wet state until further tanning

Related Products under HTS 4104.19.20.00

Wet-Blue Bovine Cowhide Leather

Wet-blue bovine cowhide leather is chrome-tanned in the wet state, without hair, and not further prepared, typically used for upholstery and footwear. This product falls under HTS 4104.19.20.00 as whole bovine leather in wet-blue form with a unit surface area not exceeding 28 square feet. It remains in its semi-processed, reversible tanning state suitable for further tanning processes.

Chrome-Tanned Buffalo Hide Wet-Blue

Chrome-tanned wet-blue buffalo hide is a whole leather piece from buffalo animals, processed in wet state without hair or further preparation. Classified under HTS 4104.19.20.00 due to its bovine (buffalo) origin, wet-blue tanning, and small unit surface area ≤28 sq ft. Ideal for subsequent manufacturing into bags and accessories.

Wet-State Equine Horsehide Leather

Whole wet-state equine horsehide leather, chrome-tanned without hair, unit surface ≤28 sq ft, not further prepared. Fits HTS 4104.19.20.00 as 'other' tanned equine leather in wet form (wet-blue). Commonly used for premium gloves and equestrian gear.

Buffalo Wet-Blue Upholstery Leather

Whole buffalo wet-blue leather under 28 sq ft surface, chrome-tanned wet without hair or additional prep. HTS 4104.19.20.00 applies to this semi-finished bovine product for furniture upholstery.

Equine Wet-Blue Calfskin Leather

Young equine (foal) wet-blue leather, whole and ≤28 sq ft, tanned in wet state. Classified in HTS 4104.19.20.00 as other equine wet tanned hides, for fine garment applications.

Chrome Wet-Blue Steer Hide

Whole steer (bovine male) hide in chrome wet-blue, surface ≤2.6 m², wet tanned no hair. HTS 4104.19.20.00 for automotive leather precursor.