Buffalo Grain Split Cowhide
Whole grain split leather from buffalo animals, further prepared after tanning, unit surface area under 2.6 m², plain non-fancy finish. Classified in 4107.12.20.00 for bovine (including buffalo) grain splits meeting size limits, excluding parchment-dressed or 4114 leather.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unit surface >28 sq ft
Larger grain splits exceed the size threshold and fall under 'other' grain splits.
If from equine animals
Equine grain splits classify under 4106 despite similar preparation, as heading specifies animal type.
If composition leather
Chapter defines composition leather (reconstituted) strictly under 4115, not genuine further-prepared hides.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document buffalo origin separately from bovine cattle to leverage GSP or trade agreement preferences
• Test for reversible tanning processes; if present, reverts to 4101-4103 per chapter notes
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial parts rather than whole hides
Related Products under HTS 4107.12.20.00
Bovine Grain Split Leather Hide
A whole bovine grain split leather hide prepared after tanning or crusting, with a unit surface area not exceeding 28 square feet, and not fancy. It falls under HTS 4107.12.20.00 as it is from bovines, without hair, and meets the size and split criteria excluding fancy leather of heading 4114.
Equine Bovine Grain Split Hide
Whole grain split leather hide from equine-cross bovine, prepared post-tanning or crusting, surface ≤28 sq ft, not fancy. HTS 4107.12.20.00 covers bovine or equine whole grain splits without hair, excluding fancy or 4114 types.
Small Bovine Calf Grain Split
Grain split from young bovine calf hides, whole, further prepared after crusting, unit area not over 28 sq ft, plain surface not fancy. Fits 4107.12.20.00 as non-fancy bovine grain splits under size limit, without hair.
Plain Buffalo Grain Split for Upholstery
Whole buffalo grain split leather, post-tanned, ≤2.6 m² surface, non-fancy for upholstery use. Under HTS 4107.12.20.00 for qualifying bovine grain splits, prepared after crusting without hair.
Standard Bovine Grain Split Hide
Conventional whole bovine grain split, further prepared after tanning/crust, surface area ≤28 sq ft, not fancy. HTS 4107.12.20.00 applies to non-fancy, qualifying small grain splits from bovines without hair.