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HS Code for Wet-blue animal hides

4106.91 Tanned or crust hides and skins; of animals other than equine, ovine, bovine, goats or kids, swine and reptiles, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue)
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Wet-blue animal hides of species not specifically listed in other headings are classified under HS code 4106.91. This code is situated within Chapter 41, which governs raw hides, skins, and leather. Heading 4106 is a specific category for tanned or crust hides and skins of animals such as deer, antelope, kangaroo, or elk. The subheading 4106.91 is designated for these "other" animals in the wet state. The term "wet-blue" refers to hides that have undergone chrome tanning, a process that leaves the skins moist and gives them a distinct light blue tint. This is an intermediate stage of leather production; the hides have been stabilized against decay but have not yet been dried (crust) or finished (dyed, embossed, or coated). Classification under 4106.91 requires that the hides be without wool or hair and have not been further prepared beyond the tanning stage. This classification follows GRI 1 and 6, ensuring that the animal species and the state of preservation are the primary factors in determining the correct code.

Products Included

  • Wet-blue tanned deer hides
  • Chrome-tanned kangaroo skins in wet state
  • Tanned antelope skins, wet-blue
  • Elk hides, tanned but not dried
  • Other non-bovine, non-ovine tanned skins in wet state

Common Misclassification

These hides are often misclassified under HS code 4104, which is strictly for bovine or equine hides. Another frequent error is using 4105 for sheep or lamb skins or 4106.21 for goat skins. It is crucial to identify the animal species correctly. Furthermore, if the hides have been dried after tanning, they should be classified under 4106.92 (crust) rather than 4106.91. If the leather has been further prepared, such as being dyed or finished, it moves to heading 4113.

FAQ

What is the HS code for wet-blue animal hides?

For animals other than bovine, equine, sheep, or goats, the HS code for wet-blue hides is 4106.91.

What does the term wet-blue signify in this code?

Wet-blue signifies that the hide has been chrome-tanned and remains in a moist state, which is a standard intermediate stage for international shipping and storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HS code for Wet-blue animal hides?

The HS code for Wet-blue animal hides is 410691 (Tanned or crust hides and skins; of animals other than equine, ovine, bovine, goats or kids, swine and reptiles, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue)).

How do I classify Wet-blue animal hides for customs?

Wet-blue animal hides is classified under HS code 410691 — Tanned or crust hides and skins; of animals other than equine, ovine, bovine, goats or kids, swine and reptiles, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is the HS code for Wet-blue animal hides the same in all countries?

The base HS code 410691 for Wet-blue animal hides is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.