Wet Blue Goat Hides
Wet blue goat hides are chrome-tanned goat skins in the wet state, preserved in a blue color due to the tanning process, without wool or hair on. They are classified under HTS 4106.21.10.00 as tanned goat skins in wet-blue condition, not further prepared beyond tanning. These are semi-finished materials used in leather production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not fully tanned or reversible pre-tanning applied
Reversible or wet-tanned goat skins fall under raw or preserved hides in Chapter 41 headings 4101-4103 per chapter notes.
If dried crust after tanning
Dried crust hides, even if retanned or fat-liquored, classify under 4106.22 per chapter note (b), not wet state.
If from sheep or lamb rather than goat/kid
Similar wet-blue process but for ovine species shifts to sheepskin heading 4105.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify tanning process documentation to confirm wet-blue status and avoid reclassification as raw hides under 4103
• Ensure hides are free of hair/wool with certificates; common pitfall is improper splitting documentation
• Declare weight accurately as wet blues retain moisture; use NAFTA/USMCA certificates if eligible for reduced duties
Related Products under HTS 4106.21.10.00
Chrome-Tanned Wet Blue Kid Skins
Chrome-tanned wet blue kid skins are young goat hides processed through chrome tanning, remaining in a wet, blue-dyed state without further preparation. Classified in HTS 4106.21.10.00 for goat/kid wet blues, excluding hair-on or further finished leathers. Ideal for subsequent dyeing and finishing in upholstery leather production.
Wet Blue Goat Skins for Shoe Leather
Wet blue goat skins specifically graded for shoe upper leather production, chrome-tanned and stored wet without hair or further finishing. Falls under HTS 4106.21.10.00 as in-the-wet-state tanned goat skins per hierarchy. These flexible semi-finished hides are exported in bundles for industrial leather finishing.
Nubuck-Grade Wet Blue Goat Skins
High-quality wet blue goat skins selected for nubuck leather production, chrome-tanned wet without further preparation or hair. Classified HTS 4106.21.10.00 as wet-state tanned kid/goat skins. These are shipped wet to maintain suppleness for buffing processes.
Industrial Wet Blue Caprine Hides
Industrial-grade wet blue caprine hides from goats, chrome-tanned in wet state for bulk leather processing, hair-free and unsplit. HTS 4106.21.10.00 covers these as tanned goat skins in wet-blue form, not further prepared. Used primarily in manufacturing gloves and bags.