Wet-Salted Buffalo Hide from Germany
An unsplit whole hide from a water buffalo, preserved by wet-salting, weighing under 10 kg dry-salt equivalent or 16 kg wet. Classified in HTS 4101.20.10.10 for raw bovine (including buffalo) hides that are lightweight, not pretanned, and otherwise preserved without further preparation. Ideal for upholstery leather.
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
• Document salt content and weight pre-salting to confirm ≤10 kg dry-salt threshold
• Avoid contamination claims by ensuring hides are free of chemical preservatives beyond salt
• Comply with CITES if from wild buffalo species; check origin certificates