Dried Pony Skin from Germany
Raw skin from pony (equine) animals dried for preservation without tanning or further preparation. Classified under HTS 4101.90.10.40 as a non-bovine equine raw hide preserved by drying. Ideal for artisan leather crafting post-tanning.
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
• Obtain veterinary certificates confirming equine origin and raw state to comply with USDA/APHIS import rules
• Declare exact preservation method (dried) on commercial invoice to avoid reclassification as tanned leather
• Watch for weight-based duties; ensure hides are not further processed like limed to stay in this raw category