Wet-Blue Bovine Hide from Germany
A tanned bovine hide processed in the wet-blue state using chromium salts, remaining wet and not further prepared beyond splitting if needed. It falls under HTS 4104.19.50 as a tanned bovine hide in the wet state, without hair, and not further finished. This semi-processed leather is commonly used as a base for further tanning.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the hide is in wet-blue state with no further preparation; documentation like tannery certificates is essential for customs
• Ensure compliance with CITES if from endangered bovine species and provide proof of hair removal