Wet-Blue Cowhide (Heavy Weight) from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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