Wet Blue Bovine Hide (Full Grain, Not Split)
A full-thickness tanned bovine hide processed in the wet state, commonly known as wet blue due to its characteristic blue color from chrome tanning. It is not split and remains in its wet-blue condition without further preparation like drying or finishing. Classified under HTS 4104.19.50.30 as tanned bovine hide in wet state, not split, and not further prepared.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried into crust form after tanning
Dried chrome-tanned hides (crust) shift to full-grain crust category, no longer in wet state.
If vegetable-tanned rather than chrome-tanned
Vegetable-tanned wet hides use different tanning agents, falling under the vegetable-tanned wet-blue subheading.
If further prepared with retanning or dyeing
Additional processing beyond crust moves it to finished leather headings in Chapter 41.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify chrome tanning process documentation to confirm wet-blue status and avoid misclassification as crust leather
• Ensure hides are shipped in wet state with proper preservation (e.g
• salt) to prevent drying during transit
• Provide detailed certificates of origin and tanning process to comply with CITES if from endangered species sources
Related Products under HTS 4104.19.50.30
Wet Blue Buffalo Hide (Unsplit, Heavy Weight)
Heavy-weight wet blue hide from water buffalo, chrome-tanned and maintained in wet state without splitting. Used primarily for durable upholstery and heavy-duty leather goods. Fits HTS 4104.19.50.30 as other bovine (buffalo) wet blues, not split, not further prepared.
Wet Blue Equine Hide (Horse, Not Split)
Chrome-tanned horse hide in wet blue form, full thickness without splitting, ideal for specialty leathers like equestrian gear. Not further prepared beyond tanning. Covered by HTS 4104.19.50.30 for other equine wet blues in wet state.
Wet Blue Calfskin (Unsplit Premium Grade)
Premium wet blue calf hides from young bovine, full unsplit thickness, chrome-tanned for high-end garment and upholstery leather production. Remains in wet state per HTS 4104.19.50.30 specifications.
Wet Blue Steer Hide (Not Split, Heavy Duty)
Heavy-duty wet blue steer hides, chrome-tanned unsplit, sourced for rugged applications like work gloves and belts. Classified as other bovine wet blues under HTS 4104.19.50.30.
Wet Blue Yak Hide (Bovine, Unsplit)
Exotic wet blue yak hides (classified as bovine), chrome-tanned in wet state without splitting, for specialty leathers. Meets 'other' criteria in HTS 4104.19.50.30.
Wet Blue Mare Hide (Equine, Full Not Split)
Female equine (mare) wet blue hides, unsplit chrome-tanned in wet state for soft leathers. HTS 4104.19.50.30 for other equine wet blues.