4107.19.40.00 - Buffalo

This HTS category, 4107.19.40.00, specifically classifies buffalo hides and skins that have undergone further preparation after tanning or crusting. This includes parchment-dressed leather. Crucially, these leathers must be free of hair and can be split. They fall under the broader scope of leather derived from bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, excluding those classified under heading 4114. The focus here is on processed, de-haired leather ready for subsequent use in various manufacturing processes.

This specific subheading differentiates itself from other potential classifications by its exact material origin (buffalo) and its processing stage beyond basic tanning or crusting. While other categories within 4107 might cover different animal types or less processed leathers, this node precisely targets finished leather from buffalo. The absence of hair is a key distinguishing factor, separating it from leathers that retain their original outer covering.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the practical application of this code relies on the precise identification of buffalo leather that has been further processed after tanning or crusting and is devoid of hair. Examples of goods falling here would include buffalo sides or bellies, split or unsplit, that are ready for use in the manufacture of footwear, upholstery, or accessories, having met all the stipulated criteria.