Wet-Blue Cowhide (Heavy Weight)
Heavy-weight cowhide (bovine) chrome-tanned to wet-blue, full substance, hairless, in wet state without splits or further prep. Ideal for heavy-duty upholstery and soles. Classified in HTS 4104.19.50.80 for other wet-blue bovine hides.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If full-grain and crust dried
Once dried without further prep, full-grain bovine crust enters 4104.41.
If further prepared in wet state
Wet hides that are colored or fat-liquored before drying classify differently.
If made into composition leather
Hides reconstituted into composition leather from heading 4115.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Weigh hides pre-import to confirm heavy-weight status; affects potential split classification
• Use sealed wet packaging to preserve wet state during transit; drying voids tariff
• Include lab analysis showing reversible tanning not applied, per chapter notes
Related Products under HTS 4104.19.50.80
Wet-Blue Bovine Hide (Full Grain)
A full-thickness bovine hide processed through chrome tanning in a wet state, known as wet-blue, without hair on and not further prepared beyond the tanning process. It remains in its blue, wet condition ready for further leather processing. Classified under HTS 4104.19.50.80 as tanned bovine hide in wet state (wet-blue), other.
Wet-Blue Buffalo Hide (Split)
A split layer from water buffalo hide chrome-tanned to wet-blue stage, hair removed, in wet state without further preparation. Commonly used for mid-range upholstery leather production. Fits HTS 4104.19.50.80 for other wet-state tanned bovine (buffalo) hides.
Equine Wet-Blue Hide (Horsehide)
Chrome-tanned horsehide in wet-blue form, hair-free, unsplit, and in wet state, not further prepared for downstream crusting or finishing. Used in equestrian gear and fashion leather. Under HTS 4104.19.50.80 as other wet tanned equine hides.
Wet-Blue Calfskin (Light Split)
Light split from young bovine calf, chrome-tanned wet-blue, depilated, in wet condition, not further processed. Suited for garment and glove leathers. HTS 4104.19.50.80 covers other wet tanned bovine splits.
Horse Wet-Blue Belly Hide
Belly portion of equine horsehide, chrome wet-blue tanned, hairless wet state, not split or further prepared. Common for lining leathers. HTS 4104.19.50.80 other equine wet hides.
Bovine Wet-Blue Hide (Side Cut)
Side cut from mature bovine hide, wet-blue chrome tanned, depilated, wet, unsplit, no further work. For automotive leather. Under HTS 4104.19.50.80.