Wet-Blue Buffalo Full Grain Hide from Mexico
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 wet-blue stage. It falls under HTS 4104.11.30 as it is specifically a buffalo hide in wet-blue form, meeting the criteria for tanned bovine hides in the wet state. These hides are typically used for upholstery and heavy leather goods.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the hide is unsplit full grain and in wet-blue (chrome-tanned wet state) with lab tests for compliance; documentation must confirm buffalo origin and no further processing
• Ensure CITES compliance if from wild buffalo sources and provide wet-blue processing certificates to avoid reclassification as raw hides