Equine Wet-Blue Grain Split from China
Although under 'other' in hierarchy, this covers equine like horse hides split into wet-blue grain layers, chrome-tanned in wet state. HTS 4104.19.50.40 applies to specified other wet splits, grains. Sourced for equestrian gear and fine leather goods.
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
• Species certification required to confirm equine vs bovine; mislabeling leads to 4104.19.30 reclassification
• Test for hair removal completeness, as chapter excludes hairy hides
• Monitor pH levels in documentation to prove wet-blue chrome tanning integrity