Bovine Wet-Blue Grain Split from China
This is the grain layer split from wet-blue tanned bovine hides, processed in a chrome tanning solution in the wet state without hair. Classified under HTS 4104.19.50.40 as tanned bovine splits in wet-blue form, specifically the grain portion not further prepared. Used primarily for high-quality leather upholstery and garments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.3%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Verify chrome tanning process documentation to confirm wet-blue status; improper drying can reclassify to full substance
• Ensure splits are measured and labeled as 'grain' layer to avoid misclassification as drops or full hides
• Maintain wet-state during transport with proper packaging to prevent crusting, which shifts to 4104.29