Wet-Blue Precursor Calf Hide from Germany
Pre-tanned limed and pickled calf hide, still raw unsplit whole under weight limits. Classed in HTS 4101.20.50.00 as otherwise preserved but not tanned. Intermediate for chrome tanning process.
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
• Chemical analysis to prove no chrome or tanning salts present
• Avoid any fat-liquoring which defines crust per chapter note
• Customs may require tanner certification of raw status