Wet Blue Sheepskins for Automotive Leather from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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