Wet-Blue Buffalo Hide

Tanned hide from water buffalo in wet-blue chrome-tanned condition, wet and unsplit, without hair on. Classified under HTS 4104.19.50 for other wet-state bovine (including buffalo) hides not further prepared. Used in upholstery and heavy leather production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.3%+35.0%38.3%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

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Alternative Classifications

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

4104Same rate: 38.3%

If in dry state, full substance

Dry crust buffalo hides without splits go to 4104.21, excluding wet processing.

4104.49.50Same rate: 38.3%

If crust and split

Split crust hides of buffalo are under other crust splits, differing from unsplit wet-blue.

4101Lower: 13.3% vs 38.3%

If raw with reversible tanning

Per chapter notes, reversible pre-tanning keeps it as raw hide in 4101, not tanned.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide origin certificates distinguishing buffalo from bovine to avoid reclassification disputes

β€’ Test for reversible tanning processes; if pre-tanning is reversible, it may fall back to raw hides in 4101