Equine Wet-Blue Hide (Horsehide) from Mexico
Chrome-tanned horsehide in wet-blue form, hair-free, unsplit, and in wet state, not further prepared for downstream crusting or finishing. Used in equestrian gear and fashion leather. Under HTS 4104.19.50.80 as other wet tanned equine hides.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Provide veterinary certificates confirming equine origin and no disease treatment beyond tanning
• Avoid any drying or stuffing; import in wet-blue to maintain 4104.19 classification
• Test for chrome content to prove tanning process; low chrome risks reclassification as crust