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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chrome-tanned and finished
Chrome-finished leathers go to 4107; crust is semi-processed.
If specifically prepared for footwear
Footwear-specific crust has separate subheading.
If hair/wool still on
Hairy hides excluded from Chapter 41, go to Chapter 43.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify vegetable tanning agents used to claim eco-preferences if applicable
• Prevent reclassification by ensuring no chrome or synthetic tanning (wet-blue)
• Batch test for crust integrity; reversible tanning shifts to 4101-4103
Related Products under HTS 4104.49.30.60
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.
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.
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.
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.