Fresh Whole Calf Hide from Germany
A complete, unsplit hide from a young bovine animal (calf), fresh and not exceeding 16 kg in weight, preserved only by refrigeration or immediate use. It falls under HTS 4101.20.10.10 as a raw bovine hide that is whole, unsplit, lightweight, and not pretanned or further prepared. These hides are typically used for high-quality leather production.
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
• Verify weight does not exceed 16 kg fresh to qualify; provide certification from slaughterhouse
• Ensure no tanning or pretanning processes; common pitfall is misclassifying limed hides
• Require veterinary health certificates to comply with USDA import regulations for animal products