Industrial Wet Swine Crust Hide from Canada
Bulk wet-blue swine hides for industrial leather processing, often split for shoe uppers. Classified in HTS 4106.31.90.00 as other wet-state tanned swine skins, crust including fat-liquored per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain wet state during transit, preventing duty reclassification
• Provide supplier affidavits on 'not further prepared' status to avoid 4107 scrutiny