Limed Buffalo Hide from Germany
Whole raw buffalo hides preserved by liming, a pre-tanning process to loosen hair, with unit surface area ≤28 sq ft and weight >16 kg. Not tanned or parchment-dressed, classified under HTS 4101.50.30.00 per chapter 41 exclusions for raw bovine (buffalo) hides.
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
• Document liming process details without tanning evidence; measure surface area in wet state per customs standards; watch for CITES if from wild buffalo sources