Bovine Wet-Blue Grain Split
This is a split layer from full-grain bovine hide processed in the wet-blue state using chrome tanning, retaining the grain surface. It falls under HTS 4104.11.50.40 as tanned bovine leather in wet state, unsplit full grains or grain splits, specifically split grains described as 'other wet blues.' Classified here due to its chrome-tanned, wet condition and grain split form without further preparation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried into crust leather
Dried chrome-tanned splits become crust, moving to full grains, unsplit or grain splits in crust subheading.
If further prepared with retanning or dyeing
Additional processing beyond crust (e.g., fat-liquored then finished) classifies under prepared full grains.
If surface-patterned or grain embossed
Embossing or patterning the grain surface makes it 'finished leather' of bovine animals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify chrome tanning documentation to confirm wet-blue status; ensure no further finishing to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: drying the hides before import shifts to crust leather headings
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Buffalo Wet-Blue Grain Leather Split
Wet-blue grain split from water buffalo hide, chrome-tanned in wet state, preserving the natural grain layer. Classified under HTS 4104.11.50.40 for tanned or crust hides of bovine (including buffalo) animals in wet state, specifically split wet-blue grains. It's not further prepared, distinguishing it from crust or finished leathers.
Chrome-Tanned Bovine Grain Split Wet-Blue
Chrome-tanned bovine hide grain split maintained in wet-blue condition for flexibility in further tanning. HTS 4104.11.50.40 covers such tanned bovine leathers in wet state (wet-blue), specifically split grains described as other wet blues, excluding further prepared forms.
Equine Wet-Blue Grain Split Hide
Split grain layer from horse hide, chrome-tanned to wet-blue stage, stored wet for subsequent processing. Falls under HTS 4104.11.50.40 as tanned equine (horse) hides in wet state, grain splits, other wet blues, without hair or further preparation.
Full Grain Bovine Wet-Blue Split for Shoe Leather
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Water Buffalo Wet-Blue Shoulder Grain Split
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Horsehide Wet-Blue Grain Split
Chrome-tanned wet-blue grain split from equine horsehide, used in high-end leather goods. Classified in HTS 4104.11.50.40 for wet-state tanned equine grain splits, other wet blues, excluding crust or prepared forms per chapter notes.