Wet-Blue Sheepskins
Chrome-tanned sheep hides maintained in wet-blue condition, hairless and wool-free, ideal for upholstery and garment leather production. Not split or further processed beyond tanning. Fits 4106.91.00.00 for other animal tanned skins in wet state.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If raw with wool removed
Untanned sheepskins without wool are classified under raw hides in 4102.
If in crust form
Sheepskins dried after tanning become crust under 4106.32.
If scrap or waste pieces
Irregular pieces from wet-blue processing may qualify as chamois or patent leather alternatives.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis proving chrome tanning and wet state to prevent misclassification as raw
• Check for wool removal certification since chapter excludes wool-on skins
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain wet state during transit and avoid drying
Related Products under HTS 4106.91.00.00
Wet-Blue Goat Skins
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.
Wet-Blue Kid Skins
Young goat (kid) hides chrome-tanned to wet-blue stage, smooth and supple for high-end shoe and bag leather. Without hair, not further prepared or split. Under 4106.91.00.00 as other tanned wet skins.
Wet-Blue Swine Hides
Pig or swine skins chrome-tanned in wet-blue form, hairless, used for industrial belting and bookbinding leather. Not further prepared, fits wet-state criterion of 4106.91.00.00.
Wet-Blue Reindeer Hides
Tanned reindeer skins in wet-blue state, without hair, sourced for specialty outdoor gear leather. Semi-finished and not further processed, classified in 4106.91.00.00 for other wet tanned skins.
Wet-Blue Deer Skins
Chrome-tanned deer hides in wet-blue condition, hair removed, for soft glove and apparel leather. Unsplit and unprepared further, under 4106.91.00.00.
Wet-Blue Camel Hides
Dromedary or camel skins tanned to wet-blue, hairless, for durable saddle and upholstery leather. Not further prepared, matches 4106.91.00.00 wet state other animals.