Salted Water Buffalo Hide from Germany
Whole water buffalo hide preserved by salting, weighing over 16 kg, not tanned or further prepared. Classified under HTS 4101.50.35.00 as raw buffalo hide of bovine animals, dehaired but otherwise in its natural state.
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
• Verify hide weight exceeds 16 kg and confirm buffalo origin via CITES documentation if applicable
• Ensure preservation method (salted) is documented; avoid any tanning processes to prevent reclassification