Buffalo Wet-Blue Hide for Automotive Leather
Full grain unsplit buffalo hide in wet-blue chrome tanned state, hair-free, for further processing into automotive upholstery leather. HTS 4104.11.30.60 applies to these other buffalo hides in wet state, not further prepared. Ideal for heavy-duty vehicle seating due to buffalo's durability.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If split and in crust form
Grain splits in dried crust state move to 4104.19, separate from wet full grains.
If hair not fully removed
Hides with remaining hair or wool classify under dressed furskins in Chapter 43.
If further processed into crust splits
Tanned splits that are crust and not full grain fall under 4106 for other hides.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide end-use statements if importing in bulk for industrial processing to qualify for any duty preferences
• Ensure hides are stored refrigerated during shipping to maintain wet state and prevent spoilage claims
Related Products under HTS 4104.11.30.60
Wet-Blue Buffalo Full Grain Hide
A full grain, unsplit buffalo hide processed in the wet state using chrome tanning (wet-blue), without hair on, and not further prepared beyond the tanning stage. It falls under HTS 4104.11.30.60 as a tanned bovine (buffalo) hide in wet-blue form, specifically for buffalo varieties other than those explicitly excluded. This semi-processed leather is commonly used in upholstery and footwear manufacturing.
Chrome Tanned Wet Buffalo Grain Split
An unsplit grain split from buffalo hide, tanned in wet-blue chrome process without hair, in wet state and not further prepared. Classified under HTS 4104.11.30.60 for other buffalo full grains or grain splits in wet state. Used primarily for high-end leather splitting into thinner sheets for bags and accessories.
Unsplit Wet-State Water Buffalo Hide
Full grain unsplit hide from water buffalo, chrome tanned to wet-blue stage, without hair, in wet condition and not further prepared. Fits HTS 4104.11.30.60 as other buffalo hides in wet state. Commonly exported from Asia for global leather tanning industries.
Industrial Wet-Blue Buffalo Pelt
Large full grain unsplit buffalo pelt in wet-blue chrome tanned form, hair removed, for industrial leather production. Classified in HTS 4104.11.30.60 for other buffalo in wet state, not further prepared. Used in heavy leather goods like belts and harnesses.