Tanned or crust hides and skins; without hair on, bovine or equine, in the wet state (including wet blue), full grains, unsplit; grain splits

HS code 410411 covers tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine or equine animals, without hair on, in the wet state (including wet blue), with full grains and unsplit. This industry is a crucial part of the global leather supply chain, providing essential raw materials for the production of a wide range of leather goods, from footwear and apparel to automotive and furniture upholstery. The demand for these high-quality wet-blue hides and skins is driven by the growing global consumer market for leather products.

The production of tanned or crust hides and skins under HS code 410411 involves a multi-step process. After the animals are slaughtered, the hides are first soaked, limed, and dehaired to remove any remaining hair or impurities. They are then tanned, typically using chromium salts, to stabilize the collagen fibers and impart the desired properties. The tanned hides are then split, shaved, and dried to produce the final wet-blue material, which is ready for further processing or sale to leather goods manufacturers.

The main inputs required for the production of 410411 goods include the raw hides and skins of bovine or equine animals, as well as various chemicals and machinery used in the tanning and finishing processes. Tanning agents, such as chromium salts, are essential for the chemical treatment of the hides. Additionally, specialized equipment like fleshing machines, splitting machines, and drying drums are necessary to transform the raw hides into the final wet-blue material.

The primary output of the 410411 industry is wet-blue hides and skins, which are then further processed and transformed into a wide range of leather products. These wet-blue materials may be consumed by manufacturers of 410419 (Tanned or crust hides and skins; without hair on, bovine or equine, in the wet state (including wet-blue), other than full grains, unsplit; grain splits), 410441 (Tanned or crust hides and skins; without hair on, bovine or equine, in the dry state (crust), full grains, unsplit; grain splits), and 410449 (Tanned or crust hides and skins; without hair on, bovine or equine, in the dry state (crust), other than full grains, unsplit; grain splits), among other leather-related HS codes.