Fresh Zebra Hide from Germany
Fresh raw hide from zebra (equine species) animals, frozen or chilled for preservation, not tanned. Classified in HTS 4101.90.10.40 for raw equine hides including bends and bellies, not pretanned. Prized for exotic leather.
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
• Secure CITES Appendix I/II permits for zebra as endangered equine; verify with USFWS before import
• Maintain cold chain documentation for fresh hides to prove no preservation beyond chilling
• Declare as 'raw fresh equine' to differentiate from tanned exotic leathers