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%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
• 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