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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If equine grain splits
Pure equine (non-bovine) splits have dedicated subheading.
If made into shoe uppers
Advanced to footwear uppers moves to Chapter 64.
If raw with hair initially
Raw hairy bovine hides start in 4103 before tanning, per chapter note (c).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use ISO-certified measurers for surface area to prevent disputes
• Retain lab tests confirming further preparation beyond crust stage
• Avoid selling as sets with findings, which could classify as 4202 articles
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.
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.
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.