Buffalo Wet-Blue Unsplit Hide from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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