Small Cowhide Wet-Blue for Shoe Uppers from Germany
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.
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
• 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