U.S. imports of Tanned & Crust Bovine/Equine Hides & Skins, Full Grain Unsplit or Grain Split, Dry State (HS 410441) totaled $780K in September 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Tanned & Crust Bovine/Equine Hides & Skins, Full Grain Unsplit or Grain Split, Dry State paid $104K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 13.38% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Tanned & Crust Bovine/Equine Hides & Skins, Full Grain Unsplit or Grain Split, Dry State imports of $780K in September 2026 ran 28% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataFull-grain and grain-split bovine and equine hides in the dry state represent the highest-quality tier of semi-processed leather, retaining the intact outer surface layer prized for premium footwear, saddlery, and luxury goods. Argentina and Brazil are the leading US suppliers under this heading, reflecting South America's large cattle populations and established tanning industries, with Italy a significant European source for specialty grades. Buffalo leather — including upper and crust forms — has its own dedicated tariff lines (4104413010 and 4104413060), distinguishing it from standard bovine material.
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Full grain unsplit leather retains the complete outer surface of the hide with no splitting of layers, while grain splits are the top layer separated from the corium (flesh split) during processing. Both are covered under heading 410441, but they occupy different tariff lines and typically command different price points, with full grain commanding a premium in luxury and saddlery markets.
Yes — buffalo (water buffalo) leather is classified separately from standard bovine leather under 4104413010 (upper leather, full grain, dry) and 4104413060 (other crust hides/skins, full grain, dry). Importers sourcing buffalo leather from South Asia must ensure their entry documents specify the species correctly, as misidentification as standard bovine can result in classification errors and potential penalties.
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Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 4104
Subheading 410441 · $780K of $2.8M
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $11.4M of Tanned & Crust Bovine/Equine Hides & Skins, Full Grain Unsplit or Grain Split, Dry State.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
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Argentina and Germany together supply 73% of it. Brazil pays 28.4% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
3.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.38% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4104411020 | Bov Upper Leather Whole Dry, Full, Area Lt 28 Sft | $499K | 10.57% | 100.00% | $53K |
| 4104415000 | Tan/Crust Bov/Equ Hide/Skin, NESOI, Full Grain, Dry | $497K | 15.32% | 99.43% | $76K |
| 4104413010 | Uppr Leathr Buff Full Grain, Unsplit....dry NESOI | $203K | 12.40% | 100.00% | $25K |
| 4104412000 | Bv Lthr NESOI Whole Exc Up/Lin Fll Grn Dry Lt 28 S | $116K | 11.68% | 94.16% | $14K |
| 4104414060 | Bov/Equ Ot Uppr Leather, Full Grains, Dry NESOI | $2K | 14.98% | 100.00% | $257 |
| 4104413060 | Buff Crst Hid/Skn Ot Up Lthr, Fll Grn.. Dry NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 4104414010 | Bov/Equine Uppr Leather Full, Unsplit, Dry NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 4104411040 | Bov Lining Leather Whole, Dry, Full..area Lt 28 Sft | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.