Buffalo Hide Dry Crust Upper Leather
Dry crust buffalo hide tanned without hair, prepared for use as upper leather in boots and shoes. Classified under HTS 4104.49.40.60 as 'other' crust hides of bovine (including buffalo) animals for upper or sole leather. This robust material suits durable footwear production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If grain-split rather than full thickness
Grain splits of crust hides are classified separately from full-thickness crust in 4104.42.
If from sheep, goats, or swine rather than bovine/buffalo
Non-bovine/equine crust hides fall under heading 4114 for other animals.
If dressed but not further prepared, in wet form
Dressed hides not in crust/dry state go to 4106 for further tanned but not crust leather.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'crust upper leather' with thickness specs to match upper leather criteria
• Test for reversible tanning; if present, reclassify to raw hides (4101-4103)
Related Products under HTS 4104.49.40.60
Cowhide Crust Upper Leather
Tanned cowhide in dry crust form, specifically prepared as upper leather for footwear, without hair on and not further finished. It falls under HTS 4104.49.40.60 as bovine crust leather designated for shoe uppers, in the dry state. This semi-finished leather is ideal for manufacturers crafting premium leather shoes.
Full-Grain Bovine Crust Upper Leather
Unsplit, full-grain cowhide in dry crust form for premium shoe uppers, tanned without hair on. Under HTS 4104.49.40.60 as other crust hides further specified for upper leather. Used by high-end shoemakers for natural texture.
Cow Upper Leather Crust Sheets
Sheets of cowhide crust leather prepared for shoe uppers, dry tanned, hairless. Falls under HTS 4104.49.40.60 as other crust for upper leather. Sold in bulk to tanners.
Buffalo Sole Leather Dry Crust
Dry crust buffalo leather for soles, tanned without further preparation. HTS 4104.49.40.60 for other upper/sole crust. High abrasion resistance.
Bovine Mixed Hide Crust Upper
Blended bovine crust hides for uppers, dry state. HTS 4104.49.40.60.
Horse Upper Crust Leather
Equine crust for uppers. HTS 4104.49.40.60.