Water Buffalo Wet Grain Split
Grain portion split from water buffalo wet-blue hides, chrome-tanned and kept wet without further preparation. Classifies in HTS 4104.19.50.40 as buffalo (bovine) wet-state split grains. Preferred for heavy-duty boots and outdoor gear.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried crust from buffalo
Post-drying buffalo splits become 'other crust' under 4104.29.75 per crust definition.
If raw, pre-tanning with hair on
Raw buffalo hides with hair classify in 4101 per chapter note (c), before any tanning.
If further dressed, vegetable-tanned
Vegetable-tanned and further prepared hides move to 4106.22 finished category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Buffalo origin papers essential; often confused with bovine cattle leading to audit issues
• Split thickness specs (<1mm grain) must match to avoid full-substance classification
• Declare moisture content >30% to confirm wet state compliance
Related Products under HTS 4104.19.50.40
Bovine Wet-Blue Grain Split
This is the grain layer split from wet-blue tanned bovine hides, processed in a chrome tanning solution in the wet state without hair. Classified under HTS 4104.19.50.40 as tanned bovine splits in wet-blue form, specifically the grain portion not further prepared. Used primarily for high-quality leather upholstery and garments.
Buffalo Wet-Blue Grain Layer
Grain split from water buffalo hides tanned in wet-blue chrome process, retaining the outer grain surface in wet state. Falls under HTS 4104.19.50.40 for other wet-state bovine (including buffalo) splits, grains specifically. Ideal for durable shoe uppers and accessories.
Chrome-Tanned Bovine Grain Wet Split
Wet-blue chrome-tanned grain layer separated from bovine hide splits, maintained in wet state without further treatment. Precisely matches HTS 4104.19.50.40 as other wet-state, split grains of bovine animals. Commonly used in luxury handbag and belt production.
Equine Wet-Blue Grain Split
Although under 'other' in hierarchy, this covers equine like horse hides split into wet-blue grain layers, chrome-tanned in wet state. HTS 4104.19.50.40 applies to specified other wet splits, grains. Sourced for equestrian gear and fine leather goods.