Wet-Blue Buffalo Hide

A tanned buffalo hide processed in the wet-blue state, chrome-tanned and left wet without further preparation, without hair on. Classified under HTS 4104.19.30.00 as it's a buffalo hide in the wet state, not further prepared beyond tanning.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.4%+35.0%37.4%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.4%+10.0%12.4%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.4%+10.0%12.4%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.4%+10.0%12.4%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.4%+10.0%12.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

4104Same rate: 37.4%

If dried into crust form

Dried crust hides (retanned, colored, or fat-liquored before drying) fall under full substance subheading.

4101Lower: 13.3% vs 37.4%

If raw or reversibly pre-tanned

Hides with reversible tanning processes are classified as raw under Chapter 41 exclusions.

4107.19Lower: 12.4% vs 37.4%

If further prepared with surface coatings

Any grain split or surface-finished hides move to prepared leather in 4107.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify tanning process documentation to confirm wet-blue state and absence of further preparation like drying or finishing

β€’ Ensure CITES compliance if from wild buffalo species; provide origin certificates

β€’ Avoid misclassification by confirming no reversible tanning used, which would shift to 4101-4103