Wet-Blue Sheepskin for Garment Leather from China
Wet-blue sheepskin is a chrome-tanned sheep hide in the wet state, without wool, not further prepared beyond tanning. It falls under HTS 4105.10.90.00 as 'other' tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs in the wet state. Primarily used for producing soft garment leathers like jackets and skirts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the hide is truly 'in the wet state' (wet-blue, not dried crust) via moisture content certification to avoid reclassification
• Obtain CITES permits if sourcing from species like certain wild sheep; ensure supplier provides tannage process documentation