Wet Blue Split Bovine Hides from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.3%
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
Import Tips
• 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