Salted Buffalo Whole Hide (over 16 kg) from Germany
Whole buffalo hide preserved by salting, not pretanned, exceeding 16 kg, sourced from water buffalo for heavy-duty leather goods. Classified under HTS 4101.50.10 as raw bovine (buffalo included) hide, otherwise preserved but not tanned or 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
• Document salting as a preservation method only; any fat-liquoring or coloring indicates crust, reclassifying to 4104-4106
• Ensure CITES compliance if from wild buffalo species and include phytosanitary certificates for preservation status
• Weigh hides pre-shipment; post-drying weight loss can cause reclassification disputes at customs