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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If split and in wet state
Split wet-state sheepskins classified under 4105.30 or 4105.40, differing from whole wet blues.
If dressed hides of sheep without wool, further prepared
Dressed (beyond crust) sheep hides shift to Chapter 41 heading 4106.
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
Related Products under HTS 4105.10.10.00
Wet Blue Sheepskins for Garment Leather
Wet blue sheepskins are tanned sheep or lamb hides in the wet state (including wet-blue), without wool, not further prepared beyond chrome tanning. They are primarily used in producing soft leather for garments like jackets and skirts. Classified under HTS 4105.10.10.00 as they match the definition of wet blues from sheep or lambs.
Wet Blue Lamb Hides for Shoe Uppers
Wet blue lamb hides are chrome-tanned in wet state, unsplit, from sheep or lambs without wool, destined for shoe upper leather production. Not further prepared beyond tanning, they retain high moisture content. HTS 4105.10.10.00 covers these as wet blues per chapter definitions.
Wet Blue Hair Sheep Skins
Wet blue skins from hair sheep breeds (short hair, no wool), chrome-tanned in wet state, for specialty leathers. Not split or further prepared. HTS 4105.10.10.00 for sheep/lamb wet blues without wool.
Chrome-Tanned Wet Blue Merino Sheep Pelts
Merino sheep pelts processed into wet blue through chrome tanning, remaining in wet state without wool removal beyond shearing. Used for upholstery and fashion leather. Fits HTS 4105.10.10.00 as tanned sheepskins not further prepared.
Industrial Wet Blue Lamb Hides Bulk
Bulk wet blue lamb hides in wet-chrome state for industrial leather tanning, from young lambs, unsplit and unprepared. Commonly imported for high-volume leather goods manufacturing. Precisely matches HTS 4105.10.10.00 wet blues description.