Buffalo Wet Blue Flesh Splits from Mexico
Flesh layer splits from water buffalo hides chrome-tanned wet blue, hair-free and wet, for leather production. HTS 4104.19.50.70 applies to these other split wet blues.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document flesh split thickness (<1mm typical) to confirm split status
• Use refrigerated containers if transit exceeds 30 days to preserve wet blue
• Avoid mixing with unsplit hides to prevent container-level reclassification