Chrome-Tanned Wet Blue Buffalo Shoulder Splits

Split shoulder portions of buffalo hides chrome-tanned to wet blue stage, remaining wet and unprepared further. Fits HTS 4104.19.50.70 for other split wet blues of bovine (buffalo) animals without hair.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+35.0%38.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪Germany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇯🇵Japan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

4104.19.10Lower: 35% vs 38.3%

If unsplit shoulder splits equivalent

Unsplit versions of same wet blue material classified under unsplit wet blue subheading.

4104Same rate: 38.3%

If dried to crust state

Wet blues dried without further prep become crust hides under dry-state subheadings.

4105Lower: 12% vs 38.3%

If composed, low-value further prep

Minimal further preparation on splits may shift to chapter 41 low-value tanned leathers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label splits clearly (e.g

shoulder) with measurements to comply with commercial invoice requirements

Ensure humidity levels documented as 'wet state' to distinguish from crust leather

Avoid common pitfall of drying during transit which could reclassify to dry crust category