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Wet Blue Sheepskins for Automotive Leather

Unsplit wet blue sheepskins chrome-tanned for conversion into automotive seating leather. Shipped wet, without further preparation, from hair sheep breeds. HTS 4105.10.10.00 applies to these sheep/lamb wet blues.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2%+37.5%39.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2%+10.0%12%
🇨🇦Canada2%+10.0%12%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+52.5%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4105Same rate: 39.5%

If split and in wet state

Split wet-state sheepskins classified under 4105.30 or 4105.40, differing from whole wet blues.

4106.21Lower: 14.9% vs 39.5%

If dressed hides of sheep without wool, further prepared

Dressed (beyond crust) sheep hides shift to Chapter 41 heading 4106.

4302.19Lower: 14.2% vs 39.5%

If with wool still attached post-tanning

Tanned but wool-on hides remain in Chapter 43, excluded from Chapter 41 per note (c).

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify non-reversible tanning per chapter note (a) to avoid downgrade to raw hides (4101-4103)

• Use refrigerated containers to maintain wet state during transit; document temperature logs

• Beware of blending with goat skins; pure sheep classification requires breed verification

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