Bovine Wet-Blue Grain Split from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
53.3%
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
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
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