Wet-Blue Hog Hide

A tanned swine skin in wet-blue form, chrome-tanned and in a wet state, used primarily for leather production in upholstery and footwear. Classified under HTS 4106.31.90.00 as tanned swine skins without hair, in wet state, not further prepared. The wet-blue process preserves the hide for further tanning.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4103.20Lower: 10% vs 39.2%

If not fully tanned or pre-tanned only

Reversible pre-tanning processes classify under raw or preserved hides in heading 4103, not finished tanned leather.

4106.32.00.00Same rate: 39.2%

If dried after tanning (not wet state)

Dried crust hides of swine fall under 4106.32, as 'wet state' specifically excludes dried forms per chapter notes.

4107.11Lower: 12.4% vs 39.2%

If further prepared beyond crust (e.g., surface colored)

Hides with additional finishing like grain splitting or coloring move to heading 4107 for further prepared leathers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify tanning process documentation to confirm wet-blue chrome tanning and wet state, avoiding reclassification to dry hides

Ensure CITES compliance if hides originate from wild swine populations; provide export permits from source country

Declare weight accurately as wet hides contain moisture, which affects duty calculation on net weight basis