HSChapter 41
Wet-blue and other wet-state tanned skins of animals not elsewhere specified — hair removed, split or unsplit, but not further processed beyond tanning — occupy an intermediate position in the leather supply chain, typically traded between tanneries and finishing operations. The single US tariff line 4106910000 captures all such skins not covered by more specific headings, making correct species identification and processing-stage documentation critical at entry. Importers should confirm that the goods have not undergone any post-tanning finishing, as additional preparation would shift classification to Chapter 41's further-prepared leather headings.
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Wet-blue refers specifically to chrome-tanned hides that retain moisture and have a characteristic blue-grey color from the chromium salts. For HTS purposes, both wet-blue and other wet-state tanned skins (e.g., vegetable-tanned in wet condition) fall under 4106910000 provided they are hair-off and not further prepared beyond the tanning stage.
Once a tanned skin undergoes any additional finishing — such as buffing, coating, embossing, or dyeing beyond basic tanning — it is considered 'further prepared' and would be classified under heading 4107 or another applicable further-prepared leather heading rather than 410691.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4106910000 | TAN SKINS OF ANIMALS, NESOI, WET STATE,W/O HAIR | $0 | -- |
TAN SKINS OF ANIMALS, NESOI, WET STATE,W/O HAIR
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4106910000 | TAN SKINS OF ANIMALS, NESOI, WET STATE,W/O HAIR | $3K |
TAN SKINS OF ANIMALS, NESOI, WET STATE,W/O HAIR
124 m2
WHOL HIDE/SKIN OF LTR,FUL GRN,SPLIT,FUR PREP,BV/EQ
HS 410712
WHOLE HIDE/SKIN OF LTR,FULL GRAIN,UNSPLIT,BOV/EQU
HS 410711
WHOL HIDE/SKIN,FULL GRN,NESOI,FRT PREP TAN,BV/EQ
HS 410719
LTR,NESOI,INC SIDES FUL GRN,SPLIT,FUR PREP,BV/EQ
HS 410792
LTR,NESOI,INC SIDES FULL GRAIN,UNSPLIT,BOV/EQU
HS 410791
TAN/CRUS HID/SKN BOV/EQ,FUL GRN UNSP;GRN SP,DRY ST
HS 410441
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | -- | $9K | +$9K |
| Minnesota | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALHALLA, ND | -- | $9K | +$9K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | -- | -- | -- |