Wet-Blue Steer Hide (Unsplit)
Full unsplit steer (male bovine) hide in wet-blue, tanned, hair off, wet state only. For premium shoe leather base. HTS 4104.19.50.80.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If wet-blue dried to crust
Drying wet-blue without prep makes it crust full-grain.
If made into gloves
Finished leather gloves from such hides in Chapter 42.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Steer hides larger; declare square footage accurately for duties
• No splitting evident; photos in docs help
• Traceability from slaughter to tanning for food safety analogs
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 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.
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.