Wet Blue Equine Hide (Horse, Not Split) from China
Chrome-tanned horse hide in wet blue form, full thickness without splitting, ideal for specialty leathers like equestrian gear. Not further prepared beyond tanning. Covered by HTS 4104.19.50.30 for other equine wet blues in wet state.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document equine origin with veterinary certificates to meet animal product import regulations
• Label packages clearly as 'wet blue - keep moist' to prevent degradation and classification disputes
• Check for hair-on residues; chapter excludes any with remaining hair, requiring clean documentation