4104.11.30.60 - Other

This HTS category, 4104.11.30.60, encompasses tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine or equine animals, specifically buffalo, that are without hair on, have not been further prepared beyond splitting if applicable, and are in the wet state. This includes full grains and grain splits originating from buffalo, provided they remain in a wet condition after the tanning or crusting process. The "Other" designation at this level signifies that these buffalo hides and skins do not fall under more specific descriptions within the wet, full grain, or grain split subcategories at this particular stage of classification.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 4104.11.30.10 (Upper leather), is crucial. While both pertain to wet-state buffalo hides and skins, the "Upper leather" designation implies a specific preparation or quality intended for use in footwear uppers. This category, however, covers buffalo hides and skins that may not meet the specific criteria for upper leather or are intended for other applications within the broader scope of leather goods, and are simply categorized as "Other" within the buffalo classification.

As this node represents a leaf in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the focus remains on clearly defining the scope of buffalo hides and skins in the wet state, as full grains or grain splits, that are not further prepared and are not specifically classified as upper leather. Examples of goods that might fall under this classification after potential further processing include leather for upholstery, automotive interiors, or other industrial leather applications, provided they meet the prior conditions of being tanned or crust, hairless, in the wet state, and originating from buffalo.