Bovine Wet-Blue Full Grain Hide
A full grain, unsplit hide of bovine origin processed in the wet-blue state through chrome tanning, retaining a blue color from the tanning agent. Classified under HTS 4104.11.50.30 as it is a tanned bovine hide in wet state, not split, and not further prepared beyond basic tanning. Used primarily by leather manufacturers for further processing into finished leather goods.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in the dry state (crust leather)
Dried crust hides after wet-blue tanning move to retanned or finished dry state classifications in 4104.21.
If not chrome tanned (pre-tanned only)
Hides without full chrome tanning (wet-blue) are considered raw or pre-tanned under Chapter 41 headings 4101-4103.
If grain splits rather than full grain
Splitting the hide into grain layer only changes classification within the wet-blue category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify chrome tanning process documentation to confirm wet-blue status and avoid misclassification as raw hides under 4101
• Ensure hides are unsplit and full grain with supplier certificates; splitting would shift to other subheadings
• Monitor moisture content as 'wet state' requires specific handling and quarantine declarations for biosecurity
Related Products under HTS 4104.11.50.30
Buffalo Wet-Blue Unsplit Hide
Unsplit full grain wet-blue hide from water buffalo, chrome-tanned in wet state for preservation and initial processing. Falls under HTS 4104.11.50.30 as a non-further-prepared bovine (buffalo) hide without hair, in wet-blue form, not split. Commonly used for upholstery and heavy-duty leather production.
Equine Wet-Blue Full Grain Skin
Full grain, unsplit skin from equine animals (horses) in wet-blue chrome-tanned state, preserved wet without further preparation. HTS 4104.11.50.30 applies to equine tanned hides in wet state, not split, ideal for specialty leathers like equestrian gear. The wet-blue process makes it semi-processed for downstream tanning.
Cowhide Wet-Blue Hide for Automotive Leather
Unsplit full grain wet-blue cowhide selected for automotive upholstery, chrome-tanned in wet state. Classified in 4104.11.50.30 as unsplit bovine wet-blue, not further prepared, meeting industry standards for high-quality vehicle interiors.
Water Buffalo Wet-Blue Side
A side (half-hide) of water buffalo in unsplit wet-blue form, chrome-tanned wet without hair. HTS 4104.11.50.30 covers this as full grain unsplit wet-blue from buffalo (bovine), used for bags and accessories.
Horse Wet-Blue Full Hide
Complete unsplit full grain horse hide in wet-blue chrome-tanned wet state, not further prepared. Fits 4104.11.50.30 for equine wet blues, suitable for custom leatherwork.
Bovine Wet-Blue Hide 20-25 sq ft
Medium-sized unsplit full grain bovine wet-blue hide measuring 20-25 square feet, wet chrome-tanned. Under HTS 4104.11.50.30 as standard wet-blue not split, for general leather production.