Sinew Fiber Bundles from Germany
Dried tendon fibers from animal legs, bundled for use in traditional bowstrings, musical instrument repairs, or artisanal glues. Falls under HTS 0511.99.4070 as other animal products not elsewhere specified, unfit for consumption, separate from hides (Chapter 41). Not covered by edible guts or textile materials.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include veterinary certificates proving unfitness for human consumption to avoid Chapter 2 or 16 misrouting
• Declare exact animal species (e.g
• bovine, deer) as CITES may apply for endangered sources like wild boar
• Avoid packaging that suggests 'food grade' to prevent FDA holds under exclusion (a)