Swamp Buffalo Dry Crust Skin
Dry crust skins from swamp buffalo, tanned without hair on, split or unsplit, in crust form. Fits HTS 4104.49.30.60 for other buffalo crust hides. Ideal for durable boot and bag production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from equine animals like horse
Equine crust hides have dedicated subheading separate from bovine/buffalo.
If from sheep, goat, or other non-bovine
Non-bovine/equine crust hides classified under heading 4114.
If in wet state, not dry crust
Wet tanned hides fall under 4105, excluding dry crust per chapter definitions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document crust process including retanning or fat-liquoring prior to drying per chapter notes
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as equine (4104.49.50) which has different rates
• Test for moisture content to confirm dry state; over 15% may shift to wet categories
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Water Buffalo Crust Leather Hide
A full-grain crust hide from water buffalo, tanned in the dry state without hair, not further prepared beyond crusting. Classified under HTS 4104.49.30.60 as buffalo crust leather, other than specific types. Used primarily for high-end upholstery and accessories.
Full Buffalo Crust Hide for Upholstery
Unsplit full hides of buffalo in dry crust condition, vegetable tanned without further preparation. Under HTS 4104.49.30.60 as other buffalo crust. Commonly used in furniture upholstery.
Vegetable Tanned Buffalo Crust
Eco-friendly vegetable-tanned buffalo crust leather in dry state, hair removed, not further processed. HTS 4104.49.30.60 covers this other buffalo category. Popular for sustainable fashion.
Split Buffalo Crust Leather
Side-split buffalo hides tanned to dry crust stage, without hair, not further prepared. Classified in HTS 4104.49.30.60 for other buffalo. Used for garment linings.
River Buffalo Dry Crust Hide
Crust hides from river buffalo, dry-tanned, hair-off, in other category of HTS 4104.49.30.60. Suitable for heavy-duty belts and straps.
Buffalo Crust for Handbag Production
Dry crust buffalo leather selected for handbag manufacturing, tanned without further prep. HTS 4104.49.30.60 applies to these other buffalo hides.