Wet-Blue Bovine Hide
A tanned bovine hide processed in the wet-blue state using chromium salts, remaining wet and not further prepared beyond splitting if needed. It falls under HTS 4104.19.50 as a tanned bovine hide in the wet state, without hair, and not further finished. This semi-processed leather is commonly used as a base for further tanning.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried into crust leather
Dried crust hides (retanned, colored, or fat-liquored then dried) move to full-grain crust subheading, no longer 'wet state'.
If further prepared and finished
Once tanned, retanned, and surface-finished (e.g., polished), it becomes full-grain finished leather under 4104.41.
If grain-split (split into grain/lining layer)
Grain-split hides are classified separately from unsplit wet-blue under heading 4107 for further prepared splits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the hide is in wet-blue state with no further preparation; documentation like tannery certificates is essential for customs
• Ensure compliance with CITES if from endangered bovine species and provide proof of hair removal
Related Products under HTS 4104.19.50
Chrome-Tanned Equine Hide Wet-Blue
Wet-blue tanned horse hide from equine animals, without hair, in wet state and not further prepared. HTS 4104.19.50 covers other wet-state tanned equine hides beyond specific wet-blue bovine types. Ideal for equestrian gear and fine leathers.
Buffalo Wet-Blue Flesh Split
Flesh layer split from buffalo hide, chrome-tanned wet-blue, still wet. HTS 4104.19.50 for other wet-state buffalo splits. Common for industrial linings.
Equine Wet-Blue Side Split
Side portion of horse hide split and wet-blue tanned, wet state. Fits HTS 4104.19.50 as other equine wet hides. For bag and accessory production.
Bovine Wet-Blue Shoulder Hide
Chrome-tanned wet-blue shoulder cut from bovine hide, wet, unsplit. HTS 4104.19.50 other wet bovines. Used in upholstery.
Wet-Blue Steer Hide
Tanned wet-blue hide from castrated male bovine (steer), wet state. Under 4104.19.50 for other wet bovines. For heavy leathers.
Cow Wet-Blue Belly Cut
Belly portion of cow hide in wet-blue, wet, not further prepared. HTS 4104.19.50 other. For garment leather.