Pickled Horse Whole Hide (over 16 kg) from Germany
Whole equine hide pickled in salt-acid solution for preservation, not pretanned, over 16 kg. Under HTS 4101.50.10 for raw equine hides otherwise preserved, not further prepared.
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
• Test pH levels to confirm pickling preservation only, not tanning initiation
• Use refrigerated containers if semi-pickled to maintain raw status during transit
• Declare exact preservation method; vague terms lead to higher duty assumptions