Buffalo Wet-Blue Full Grain Upper Hides
Tanned buffalo hides in wet-blue state, full grain unsplit, intended for upper leather in boots and shoes. HTS 4104.11.40 applies as buffalo is included in bovine animals, wet state without further preparation, and specified for upper use. Chrome tanning keeps it moist and reversible.
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If raw, untanned with hair on
Chapter note (c) sends raw bovine (buffalo) with hair to chapter 41 only if specified; otherwise chapter 41 tanned.
If grain splits from buffalo hides
Splitting the hide creates grain splits, classified separately under 4104.21 in wet state.
If manufactured into finished footwear uppers
Assembled into articles like boot uppers shifts to chapter 42 dressed leather articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label as 'bovine (buffalo)' clearly; customs may require species verification to confirm chapter 41 inclusion
• Avoid packaging that dries the leather during transit, as it could reclassify to crust
• Include lab analysis showing chrome content typical of wet-blue (3-5% Cr2O3)
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