Wet Blue Hog Sides from Germany
Sections from hog (swine) flanks processed into wet blue through chrome tanning while wet, retaining moisture and blue hue. Falls under HTS 4106.31.10.00 for swine wet blues, tanned but not further prepared, split or unsplit without hair. Primarily used by tanneries for upholstery or garment leather production.
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 lab analysis confirming chrome tanning and wet state (high moisture content); watch for splitting declarations if hides are split; avoid drying during transport to prevent reclassification