Wet-Salted Equine Hide from Germany
A whole, unsplit horse hide preserved wet-salted, under 16 kg weight, without tanning or dehairing. HTS 4101.20.10 covers such raw equine skins preserved but not further prepared. Ideal for fine leather goods like upholstery.
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
• Use refrigerated containers for wet-salted hides to maintain preservation and avoid bacterial growth
• Label with precise weight and species (equine) to prevent misclassification as bovine
• Prepare for brine content analysis if customs suspects pretanning chemicals