Pretanned Buffalo Calf Full Hides
Full whole hides from buffalo calves, vegetable pretanned, unsplit and lightweight per HTS specs. Classified in 4101.20.40.00 for preserved but raw bovine (buffalo) hides. Used in bag and accessory manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If full weight buffalo without pretanning
Non-pretanned full-weight hides have separate code.
If hair/wool still on
Hair-on hides generally Chapter 43, exceptions specified.
If wet blue processed
Chrome pretanning (not vegetable) goes to tanned subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use bonded storage if further processing planned domestically
• Certify no fat-liquoring, as that defines crust elsewhere
• Avoid bulk packaging that implies further prep
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