Wet-Blue Cowhide (Heavy Weight) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Weigh hides pre-import to confirm heavy-weight status; affects potential split classification
• Use sealed wet packaging to preserve wet state during transit; drying voids tariff
• Include lab analysis showing reversible tanning not applied, per chapter notes