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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unsplit shoulder splits equivalent
Unsplit versions of same wet blue material classified under unsplit wet blue subheading.
If dried to crust state
Wet blues dried without further prep become crust hides under dry-state subheadings.
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
Related Products under HTS 4104.19.50.70
Wet Blue Split Bovine Hides
These are split hides of bovine animals (including buffalo) processed through chrome tanning in a wet state, known as wet blue, without hair and not further prepared. Classified under HTS 4104.19.50.70 as tanned or crust hides in wet state (wet-blue), split, other category.
Equine Wet Blue Split Hides
Split hides from equine animals (horses) tanned to wet blue chrome process in wet condition, hair removed, not further prepared. Covered by HTS 4104.19.50.70 as other split wet blues of equine or bovine.
Bovine Wet Blue Bend Splits
Split bend sections from bovine cattle hides in wet blue chrome-tanned form, without hair, awaiting further processing. Classified in HTS 4104.19.50.70 for other split wet blues.
Buffalo Wet Blue Flesh Splits
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.
Cattle Wet Blue Neck Splits
Neck cut splits from cattle hides in wet blue chrome-tanned condition, hair removed, not further prepared. HTS 4104.19.50.70 for other bovine split wet blues.
Buffalo Hide Wet Blue Belly Splits
Belly portions split from buffalo hides, chrome-tanned wet blue, wet state preserved without hair or further prep. Classified HTS 4104.19.50.70 other splits.