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
53.3%
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
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