Chrome-Tanned Equine Hide Wet-Blue from Japan
Wet-blue tanned horse hide from equine animals, without hair, in wet state and not further prepared. HTS 4104.19.50 covers other wet-state tanned equine hides beyond specific wet-blue bovine types. Ideal for equestrian gear and fine leathers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
Import Tips
• Include veterinary certificates confirming equine origin and hair removal process
• Measure pH and chrome content to prove wet-blue tanning status for customs verification
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'crust'; wet hides must be imported damp to qualify