Chrome-Tanned Equine Upper Leather Wet-Blue
Wet-blue chrome-tanned hides from equine animals (horses), designated as upper leather for shoe manufacturing, in wet state without hair. Fits HTS 4104.19.40.60 as other wet-state upper leather excluding sole, not further prepared. Ideal for high-end equestrian footwear uppers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If equine and dried crust
Equine crust hides in dry state classified separately under 4104.29.75 for other crust equine leather.
If finished for apparel or upholstery
Further prepared equine leather for non-footwear uses shifts to 4107.19 finished leather.
If full-grain unsplit bovine wet-blue
Unsplit full-grain wet-blue bovine hides fall under 4104.11, differing by split status.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide equine species certification to distinguish from bovine under equine tariff lines
• Ensure humidity levels are maintained during shipping to preserve wet state classification
• Watch for misdeclaration as 'sole leather' which has separate subheading
Related Products under HTS 4104.19.40.60
Wet-Blue Bovine Upper Leather
Tanned bovine hides in wet-blue state, specifically prepared as upper leather for footwear, without hair on and not further prepared beyond tanning. Classified under HTS 4104.19.40.60 as wet-state upper leather from bovine animals, excluding sole leather. Used primarily for shoe uppers due to its flexibility and durability.
Buffalo Wet-Blue Upper Leather for Boots
Wet-state tanned buffalo hides prepared as upper leather, hairless and suitable for boot production, not further processed. Under HTS 4104.19.40.60 as other wet-blue upper leather from bovine (buffalo included). Known for strength in rugged footwear applications.
Vegetable Pre-Tanned Bovine Upper Leather Wet
Bovine hides pre-tanned with vegetable agents in wet state, classified as upper leather without hair, not further prepared. HTS 4104.19.40.60 covers this as other wet-state upper leather. Alternative to chrome tanning for eco-friendly shoe uppers.
Horse Wet-Blue Side Splits Upper Leather
Side splits from horse hides in wet-blue chrome-tanned state, prepared for upper leather in footwear. No hair on, wet state, under HTS 4104.19.40.60 as other upper leather. Used for side panels in dress shoes.
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.