Limed Buffalo Hide for Lining Leather from Germany
Whole buffalo hide, limed for preservation and dehairing, over 16 kg with surface area ≤2.6 m², classified under HTS 4101.50.20.00 for upper and lining uses. Not tanned or further prepared, ideal for producing durable linings in footwear. Buffalo hides in this spec are common for robust leather goods.
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
• Include lab analysis confirming liming only, no tanning agents, to prevent duty disputes
• Label with exact surface area measurements; EU importers often require traceability to origin farms