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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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