Wet-Blue Buffalo Hide Unsplitted from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'wet-blue' with chrome content analysis to distinguish from vegetable-tanned or crust
• Comply with CITES if wild buffalo; include origin declarations to avoid chapter 43 hair-on exclusions