Wet Blue Sheepskins for Garment Leather from Germany
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.
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
• Provide chemical analysis certificates confirming chrome tanning process and wet state to verify classification as wet blues
• Declare exact origin of sheepskins (e.g
• New Zealand merino) as it affects quota restrictions under tariff rate quotas
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as crust leather; wet blues must be shipped in wet condition without drying