Indian Water Buffalo Dry Crust Skin
Dry crust hides from Indian water buffalo, tanned without hair on, in whole or side form, not split or further prepared. Fits HTS 4104.49.30 for other buffalo crust leather. Ideal for upholstery and bag production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in wet or wet-blue state instead of dry crust
Buffalo hides in wet state (not dry crust) are classified in the wet subheading per heading structure.
If equine (horse) rather than buffalo
Equine crust hides without hair fall under the equine-specific subheading in 4104.48.
If vegetable-tanned and further processed into specific forms
Certain vegetable-tanned specialty leathers may shift to heading 4114 depending on preparation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain origin certificates specifying buffalo species and tanning method to prevent disputes at customs
• Check for hair-on presence; chapter notes exclude hair-on hides from this classification
Related Products under HTS 4104.49.30
Water Buffalo Crust Leather Hide
Tanned water buffalo hide in dry crust state, without hair, not further prepared beyond basic tanning and drying. Classified under HTS 4104.49.30 as buffalo crust leather from bovine animals. Used primarily for manufacturing high-end leather goods.
Pakistani Buffalo Crust Hide
Tanned crust hides from Pakistani swamp buffalo in dry state, hair removed, not further prepared or split. Precisely matches HTS 4104.49.30 for other buffalo crust. Valued for durable furniture leather.
Full Buffalo Side Crust Leather
Whole buffalo sides processed into dry crust leather, tanned irreversibly without hair, not further prepared. HTS 4104.49.30 covers this other buffalo crust category. Commonly used for shoe uppers and belts.
River Buffalo Dry Crust Leather
Dry crust leather from river buffalo, tanned without hair on, in unsplit form, crust including fat-liquored stage per notes. HTS 4104.49.30 classification for buffalo without further preparation. Suited for automotive upholstery.
Swamp Buffalo Whole Crust Skin
Whole swamp buffalo hides tanned to crust in dry state, hair-free, not split or further prepared. Falls under HTS 4104.49.30 as other buffalo crust hides. Popular for heavy-duty bags and accessories.