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.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in wet state (not dry crust)
Wet aniline-processed hides go to 4105; dry crust stays in 4104.
If from bovine cattle (non-buffalo)
Standard bovine (cow) crust hides have dedicated subheadings separate from buffalo.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document fat-liquoring or retanning done prior to drying to qualify as 'crust' per chapter note (b)
• Separate from equine hides in mixed shipments to prevent averaging duties
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.
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.
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.
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.