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.
Trade Directory
List your company under HS 410691 — Tanned Animal Skins, Wet State (Wet-Blue), Hair-Off, NESOI, so the companies trading it can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
Subheading 7 of 7 in heading 4106
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
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| 4106910000 | Tan Skins of Animals, NESOI, Wet State, W/O Hair | — | -- | -- |