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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specific flesh splits
Flesh split crusts have dedicated subheading 4104.49.31.
If crust retanned and fat-liquored heavily
Heavily processed crust per notes may still be 4104, but dressed goes 4106.
If manufactured into handbags
End-use as finished baggage changes to Chapter 42.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Measure and declare split thickness; thin splits risk reclass to 4107 if finished
• Provide wet-to-dry processing records to confirm crust status
• Avoid sets with finished components; pure crust imports stay in 4104
Related Products under HTS 4104.49.50.00
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.
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.
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.