Small Cowhide Wet-Blue for Shoe Uppers from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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