Chrome-Tanned Bovine Grain Wet Split from Germany
Wet-blue chrome-tanned grain layer separated from bovine hide splits, maintained in wet state without further treatment. Precisely matches HTS 4104.19.50.40 as other wet-state, split grains of bovine animals. Commonly used in luxury handbag and belt production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include tanning process logs showing reversible chrome tanning to stay within 4104, not raw 4101
• Weigh and document as 'grain only' to prevent valuation disputes with drop layers
• Use refrigerated containers for transoceanic shipments to preserve wet state per chapter notes