Bovine Wet-Blue Shoulder Upper Leather

Shoulder sections of bovine hides tanned wet-blue for upper leather applications in casual shoes. Hairless, not further prepared, fits HTS 4104.19.40.60 other wet upper. Provides economical material for volume production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

4104.19.50Lower: 38.3% vs 40%

If designated as sole leather

Same wet-state but sole leather purpose uses separate subheading 4104.19.50.

4302.19Lower: 11.7% vs 40%

If with hair still on

Tanned hides with hair on from Chapter 43 exclusion move here if applicable, but chapter note (c) directs to 4104.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure substance (thickness) to confirm upper specs vs sole

Include lab tests for chrome VI content under EU regulations

Declare as 'wet-blue' explicitly to avoid dry reclassification

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