Wet-Blue Calfskin (Light Split)

Light split from young bovine calf, chrome-tanned wet-blue, depilated, in wet condition, not further processed. Suited for garment and glove leathers. HTS 4104.19.50.80 covers other wet tanned bovine splits.

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.

4104.49Lower: 13.3% vs 38.3%

If grain split crust

Dried grain split hides from bovine classify under crust splits.

4101.50.10Lower: 17.5% vs 38.3%

If raw whole calfskin

Raw whole bovine skins including calf go to 4101 if not tanned.

4107.91.80Lower: 37.4% vs 38.3%

If finished for apparel

Further prepared calf leathers for outerwear enter 4107.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify calf origin and split layer in invoices; light splits risk confusion with finished leathers

Maintain cold chain if required to keep wet; temperature logs aid compliance

Avoid any crusting agents; pure wet-blue tanning certificates essential

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Wet-Blue Bovine Hide (Full Grain)

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.

Wet-Blue Buffalo Hide (Split)

A split layer from water buffalo hide chrome-tanned to wet-blue stage, hair removed, in wet state without further preparation. Commonly used for mid-range upholstery leather production. Fits HTS 4104.19.50.80 for other wet-state tanned bovine (buffalo) hides.

Equine Wet-Blue Hide (Horsehide)

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.

Wet-Blue Cowhide (Heavy Weight)

Heavy-weight cowhide (bovine) chrome-tanned to wet-blue, full substance, hairless, in wet state without splits or further prep. Ideal for heavy-duty upholstery and soles. Classified in HTS 4104.19.50.80 for other wet-blue bovine hides.

Horse Wet-Blue Belly Hide

Belly portion of equine horsehide, chrome wet-blue tanned, hairless wet state, not split or further prepared. Common for lining leathers. HTS 4104.19.50.80 other equine wet hides.

Bovine Wet-Blue Hide (Side Cut)

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.