Buffalo Wet-Blue Grain Leather Split from Canada
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.
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
• Obtain certificates proving buffalo origin and wet-blue chrome process; measure moisture content to confirm wet state
• Avoid common error of importing semi-dried splits misclassified as crust