Wet-Blue Bovine Full Grain Hide
A full grain, unsplit bovine hide processed in the wet state using chrome tanning (wet-blue), without hair on, and not further prepared beyond the initial tanning. It falls under HTS 4104.11.50 as it is in the wet-blue state, specifically 'other' full grains unsplit that are neither cow, buffalo, over 8 kg, nor over 2.5 sq m. This is a semi-processed leather used primarily for further manufacturing.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried into crust leather after tanning
Once dried (even if retanned or fat-liquored), it becomes crust under full grains unsplit, moving out of wet-state headings.
If further prepared with surface coloring or fat-liquoring
Any preparation beyond basic tanning like surface treatment classifies it as 'further prepared' in 4104.4, not wet-blue.
If the tanning process is reversible (pre-tanning only)
Chapter notes exclude reversible tanning processes, reverting to raw hide classifications in 4101.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the hide is truly in wet-blue state (chrome-tanned, not dried or finished) with lab certification to avoid misclassification as crust leather
• Include detailed documentation on animal origin, weight, and surface area measurements to confirm 'other' subcategory exclusion
• Ensure proper moisture content testing as drying could shift to 4104.19 headings; common pitfall is inadequate preservation during shipping
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Chrome-Tanned Equine Grain Split
An unsplit grain split from equine (horse) hide, tanned in the wet state (wet-blue) without hair, not further prepared. Classified under HTS 4104.11.50 as 'other' in the full grains unsplit category for wet-state bovine/equine hides. Used in upholstery and equestrian gear production.
Depilated Bovine Wet-Blue Sheet
Sheet-form full grain unsplit bovine hide in wet-blue chrome state, hair removed, not split or further prepared. Under HTS 4104.11.50 as 'other' wet full grains. Used in automotive leather production.
Wet-Blue Buffalo Hide Unsplitted
Full grain unsplit buffalo hide in wet-blue chrome-tanned state, hair removed, without further preparation. HTS 4104.11.50 applies to 'other' bovine (including buffalo) wet-state hides not meeting cow/over 8kg/2.5sqm criteria. Ideal for heavy-duty leather goods.
Horse Wet-Blue Full Grain Leather
Full grain unsplit horse hide tanned in wet-blue process, depilated, in wet state, not further prepared. Falls under HTS 4104.11.50 as equine 'other' wet hides. Commonly used for saddlery and accessories.
Small Cow Wet-Blue Hide
Full grain unsplit cow hide under 8kg and 2.5sqm, chrome-tanned wet-blue, hair-free, wet state only. HTS 4104.11.50 'other' for non-large bovine wet hides. Suited for garment and glove leather.
Equine Chrome Tanned Wet Hide
Unsplit full grain equine hide chrome-tanned to wet-blue stage, without hair, in wet condition, no further prep. HTS 4104.11.50 'other' equine wet hides. For shoe and bag leather base.