Wet-Blue Bovine Hide (Full Grain) from Germany
A full-thickness bovine hide processed through chrome tanning in a wet state, known as wet-blue, without hair on and not further prepared beyond the tanning process. It remains in its blue, wet condition ready for further leather processing. Classified under HTS 4104.19.50.80 as tanned bovine hide in wet state (wet-blue), other.
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
• Verify the hide is in wet-blue state with chrome tanning documentation; dried hides shift to 4104.41+
• Obtain CITES permits if from endangered bovine species; ensure no further finishing like oiling
• Check moisture content certificates to confirm 'wet state' compliance and avoid misclassification