4101.50.35.00 - Of buffalo

This HTS category, 4101.50.35.00, specifically covers raw hides and skins originating from buffalo. These are unprocessed hides and skins, meaning they have not undergone tanning, parchment dressing, or any further preparation beyond basic preservation methods such as salting, drying, liming, or pickling. The goods classified here are also characterized by being whole hides and skins that weigh more than 16 kilograms each, and they may or may not have been dehaired or split.

This category is distinct from other sibling categories at this level primarily by its species designation. While the broader heading encompasses bovine (including buffalo) and equine animals, and subsequent subdivisions differentiate between weights and whether the hides are whole or split, this specific code narrows the focus solely to buffalo hides. This distinction is crucial for accurate tariff application, as import duties and regulations can vary based on the animal source.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification at this level relies entirely on meeting the criteria of being a whole buffalo hide, exceeding 16 kg, and preserved but not tanned or further prepared. Examples of goods falling here would be large, raw buffalo hides intended for processing into leather products such as upholstery, industrial belting, or heavy-duty footwear, provided they meet the specified weight threshold and preservation state.