Wet Blue Split Bovine Hides

These are split hides of bovine animals (including buffalo) processed through chrome tanning in a wet state, known as wet blue, without hair and not further prepared. Classified under HTS 4104.19.50.70 as tanned or crust hides in wet state (wet-blue), split, other category.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+35.0%38.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪Germany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇯🇵Japan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4104.11Lower: 13.3% vs 38.3%

If full-thickness, unsplit

Full substance wet-blue hides without splitting fall under the unsplit subcategory in the same heading.

4101Lower: 13.3% vs 38.3%

If pre-tanning only, reversible process

Hides with reversible pre-tanning (not fully tanned) are classified as raw per chapter note (a).

4107.19.50Lower: 37.8% vs 38.3%

If further prepared after crusting

Once crust processed (retanned, fat-liquored and dried), moves to finished leather headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify chrome tanning process documentation to confirm wet-blue status and prevent misclassification as raw hides

Provide certificates of origin and splitting details to avoid delays in leather industry inspections

Check for hair removal certification as hides must be without hair on per chapter 41 notes