4106.32.00.00 - In the dry state (crust)

This HTS category, 4106.32.00.00, specifically covers tanned or crust skins of swine that are in a dry state, commonly referred to as "crust." These skins are characterized by having had their hair removed and have undergone a tanning process that stabilizes the hide, preventing decomposition. While they may be split into different thicknesses, they have not undergone further preparation such as dyeing, printing, or finishing treatments that would alter their appearance or texture beyond the crusting stage.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 4106.31, which covers swine skins that are in a wet state, including those treated with wet-blue tanning agents. The key differentiator lies in the moisture content and the stage of processing; 4106.32.00.00 exclusively pertains to dried, finished crusts, whereas 4106.31 deals with hides still in a wet, intermediate processing stage.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification under 4106.32.00.00 is definitive for dry, untanned or crust swine hides without wool or hair, and not further prepared. Examples of goods falling into this category would include raw pigskin leather ready for subsequent finishing operations like embossing, lacquering, or application of protective coatings in the manufacturing of footwear, apparel, or accessories.