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Chrome-Tanned Wet Buffalo Skin

Full-thickness wet buffalo skin chrome-tanned without hair, in wet-blue condition for further leather processing. Falls under 4104.19.30.00 as other bovine (buffalo) in wet state, not further prepared.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.4%+37.5%39.9%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.4%+10.0%12.4%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.4%+10.0%12.4%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+52.5%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4104.41Lower: 15.8% vs 39.9%

If grain split, unsplit

Split hides with grain layer separate classified differently in 4104.4.

4104.49.30Same rate: 39.9%

If other splits of buffalo in wet state

Specific split categories under 4104.49 for non-grain portions.

4105Lower: 14.5% vs 39.9%

If in dry crust state

Alum or vegetable tanned crust hides shift to 4105.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include lab analysis reports confirming chrome tanning and wet state (high moisture content)

β€’ Label clearly as 'wet hides' to prevent drying during transit, which could reclassify

β€’ Check for splits; unsplit full hides stay here, split may go to 4104.41+