Wet Blue Sheepskins for Automotive Leather from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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