Wet-Blue Sow Hide for Upholstery from Germany
Tanned sow (female swine) hides in wet-blue form, intended for upholstery leather after further processing. HTS 4106.31.90.00 for other wet-state swine tanned skins, without hair.
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 end-use statements if importing in bulk to prevent retail classification shifts
• Monitor pH levels in documentation; wet-blue typically 3.5-4.0 confirms tanning