Bovine Wet-Blue Hide (Side Cut) from Germany
Side cut from mature bovine hide, wet-blue chrome tanned, depilated, wet, unsplit, no further work. For automotive leather. Under HTS 4104.19.50.80.
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
• Detail cut specs in commercial invoice; side cuts valued lower
• pH testing for wet-blue acidity; standard 3.5-4.0 range confirms status
• EU REACH compliance for chrome if destined there