Full Grain Bovine Cowhide Leather
This is a whole bovine cowhide that has been vegetable tanned and finished without hair, suitable for high-end upholstery and accessories. It falls under HTS 4107.19.70.90 as it is further prepared after tanning or crusting, from whole hides of bovine animals, not fancy leather, and not covered by heading 4114. The leather retains the full grain surface for premium durability and natural appearance.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in the wet-blue state (chrome tanned but not further finished)
Wet-blue hides are crust leather not fully prepared after tanning, falling under 4104 before further processing.
If from animals under 13kg weight, like calfskin
Heading 4114 specifically covers hides and skins of bovine animals weighing under 13kg, regardless of preparation.
If split rather than full thickness whole hide
Split leather from whole hides changes classification to subheadings under 4107.91 for grain or unsplit splits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify tanning process documentation to confirm it's irreversible and qualifies under chapter 41, avoiding reclassification to 4101-4103
• Provide CITES certification if from endangered bovine species and ensure accurate thickness measurements for subheading compliance
• Label substance content clearly; common pitfall is misdeclaring as 'composition leather' which belongs in 4115
Related Products under HTS 4107.19.70.90
Vegetable Tanned Buffalo Hide Leather
A whole buffalo hide further prepared through vegetable tanning and oiling, hair removed, ideal for saddlery and heavy-duty bags. Classified in 4107.19.70.90 as bovine (buffalo included) whole hides prepared after crusting, other than fancy or 4114 types. It offers natural patina and strength for equestrian and outdoor gear.
Parchment-Dressed Equine Horsehide
Whole equine horsehide processed via parchment-dressing method after tanning, hair-free, used for fine bookbinding and drum skins. It matches HTS 4107.19.70.90 for equine whole hides further prepared, excluding fancy varieties or 4114. This traditional finish provides a smooth, translucent quality.
Chrome Retanned Bovine Whole Skin
Whole bovine skin chrome tanned then retanned and fat-liquored post-crusting, without hair, for automotive upholstery. Fits 4107.19.70.90 as other further prepared whole hides of bovine animals, not 4114 or fancy. Provides supple finish for seating applications.
Drum-Dyed Equine Hide Leather
Whole equine hide drum-dyed and finished post-tanning/crusting, hairless, for musical instrument skins. Classed in 4107.19.70.90 for other equine whole hides further prepared, excluding fancy. Ensures even color penetration.
Waxed Pull-Up Bovine Hide
Whole bovine hide waxed for pull-up effect post-crusting, hair-free, popular for biker jackets. Under 4107.19.70.90 as other further prepared whole hides. Ages beautifully with use.
Neutral Crust Finished Buffalo Skin
Whole buffalo skin neutral salted then fully finished, for custom tanneries. 4107.19.70.90 for other bovine whole. Versatile base.