Wet-Blue Sheep Hides for Shoe Upper Leather
Unsplit sheep hides chrome-tanned to wet-blue stage, without wool, destined for shoe upper leather production. HTS 4105.10.90.00 covers these as other in-the-wet-state tanned sheep skins. Not further processed beyond basic tanning.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If retanned, colored, or fat-liquored then dried
Such 'crust' processing qualifies for 4105.21, distinct from purely wet-blue.
If only pre-tanned (e.g., vegetable pre-tan, reversible)
Reversible pre-tanning keeps it as semi-processed under 4103, not full tanning.
If made into composition leather sheets
Reconstituted leather from wet-blue scraps falls under heading 4115.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide wet-blue certification from accredited labs to confirm state and avoid dry crust misclassification
• Document origin to comply with country-specific quotas on sheepskins; EU origins may have preferences
• Avoid bulk packaging that implies crust—ship in wet brine to maintain classification
Related Products under HTS 4105.10.90.00
Unsplit Wet Lamb Hides for Gloves
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Wet-Blue Merino Sheepskins
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Pickled to Wet-Blue Sheep Hides
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Wet-State Dorset Lamb Pelts
Dorset breed lamb pelts tanned chrome-wet-blue, unsplit, no wool. HTS 4105.10.90.00 covers these. For soft lining leathers.
Commercial Wet-Blue Sheepskins
Standard commercial grade wet-blue sheepskins for general leather goods. HTS 4105.10.90.00 as other wet tanned. Versatile for belts, bags.
Wet-Blue Sheepskin for Garment Leather
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