Wet-Blue Goat Skins from Japan
Goat hides processed through chrome tanning and left in a wet state, commonly known as wet-blue, without hair or wool. They are not further prepared beyond this stage and are used as semi-finished material for leather goods manufacturing. Classified under 4106.91.00.00 as tanned skins of other animals in wet state.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify tanning process documentation to confirm wet-blue state and absence of further preparation like dyeing
• Obtain CITES permits if sourcing from endangered goat species to avoid customs delays
• Ensure proper moisture content certification as 'wet state' is key for this classification