Pickled Bovine Hide from Germany
Whole unsplit bovine hide preserved via pickling, weight not exceeding 16 kg fresh, free of tanning. HTS 4101.20.10 applies to such non-pretanned raw hides. Common in automotive leather supply chains.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare pickling solution composition to rule out pretanning agents
• Drain excess pickle liquor before packing to comply with hazardous material rules
• Monitor pH levels as evidence of raw status during border checks