Limed Bovine Butts from Germany
Raw bovine butt hides treated with lime for preservation and hair loosening, but not dehaired, tanned, or further processed. Classified in HTS 4101.90.10.30 for other non-pretanned bovine 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
• Confirm liming is preservation only; dehairing pushes to 4103
• Label shipments clearly as 'raw limed butts' to avoid confusion with crust leathers
• Check for EPA chemical declarations on lime treatments in import manifests