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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If full bovine cowhide rather than buffalo
Bovine (cow) crust hides fall under separate subheading based on animal species distinction.
If finished, oiled, and ready for leather goods
Further preparation beyond crust (e.g., oiling, dyeing) moves to Chapter 41 finished leathers.
If wet-blue pickled state, not dry crust
Pre-tanning or reversible wet-blue hides classified in raw/pre-tanned headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify tanning process is irreversible and not further prepared to avoid reclassification to wet-blue (4102)
• Obtain CITES certification if from wild buffalo species; declare species origin accurately
• Ensure hides are hair-free and in dry crust state; measure thickness for subheading compliance
Related Products under HTS 4104.49.30.60
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.
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.