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Wet-Blue Water Buffalo Hide

Wet-state chrome-tanned hide from water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), hair removed, not further prepared. HTS 4104.19.30.00 covers buffalo hides in wet state as other bovine category.

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.

4104Same rate: 39.9%

If equine (horse) hides

Equine animals have separate wet-state subheading.

4114.20Lower: 14.1% vs 39.9%

If wallaby or lamb, not buffalo

Chapter exclusions push non-specified hides to 4114.

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€’ Specify breed (e.g

β€’ swamp or river buffalo) in docs for traceability

β€’ Refrigerate shipments to maintain wet state; temperature logs required