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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+35.0%38.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪Germany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇯🇵Japan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4104.41Lower: 13.3% vs 38.3%

If further prepared (retanned or dyed)

Any retanning, dyeing, or fat-liquoring beyond crust moves to finished leather headings like 4104.41.

4104Same rate: 38.3%

If split into grain splits

Splitting the wet-blue hide into grain or split layers uses different subheadings in 4104.12.

4103.90Lower: 13.3% vs 38.3%

If vegetable pre-tanned only

Non-chrome pre-tanned hides remain under 4103 as not fully tanned for wet-blue classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide origin certificates distinguishing buffalo from bovine to comply with species-specific tariff lines

Inspect for hair removal confirmation; residual hair could reclassify under Chapter 43 dressed skins

Use refrigerated shipping for wet-state hides to prevent spoilage and ensure tariff compliance

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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.

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

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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

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Bovine Wet-Blue Hide 20-25 sq ft

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