Buffalo Crust Hide
Tanned water buffalo hide in dry crust form, depilated and dried, not further prepared. Covered by HTS 4104.49.50.00 as other dry crust hides of bovine (including buffalo) animals. Ideal for drum skins and heavy-duty leather products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in wet state
Wet crust hides are under 4104.49.20, while dry is 4104.49.50.
If vegetable-tanned and further dressed
Dressed veg-tanned hides move to 4106; crust is pre-dressing.
If raw with hair on (allowed bovine)
Chapter notes permit certain raw hair-on bovine hides in 4103.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify buffalo as bovine per hierarchy; include tanning certificate confirming crust status
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing; import as individual crusts
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Split Equine Hide Crust
Layered split crust from equine hides, dry tanned without hair on, other preparations. Falls under HTS 4104.49.50.00 for other dry crust splits of equine/bovine. Suitable for shoe linings and lightweight leathers.
Dry Crust Bovine Cowhide
Tanned bovine cowhide in dry crust state, without hair, not further prepared beyond basic tanning and drying. Classified under HTS 4104.49.50.00 as crust hides of bovine animals in dry state, other than full substance or specific splits. Used primarily for upholstery and heavy leather goods.
Equine Horse Crust Hide
Dry crust tanned hide from equine animals like horses, hair removed, in dry state without further preparation. Fits HTS 4104.49.50.00 for other dry crust bovine/equine hides not otherwise specified. Commonly used in equestrian gear and fashion leather.
Bovine Calf Crust Skin
Dry crust skins from young bovine calves, tanned without hair, in other category. HTS 4104.49.50.00 applies to these not further prepared crust hides of bovine animals. Used for fine leather goods like gloves and bags.
Dry Bovine Steer Hide
Crust hide from mature bovine steers, tanned dry without hair, not further prepared. HTS 4104.49.50.00 covers these other dry crust bovine hides. Popular for belts and saddlery.
Buffalo Grain Split Crust
Grain layer split from buffalo hide, in dry crust condition post-tanning, hair-free. Classified HTS 4104.49.50.00 as other dry crust. Used in garment and accessory leathers.