Pickled Mule Skin from Germany
Raw mule skin (equine hybrid) preserved via pickling process to inhibit bacterial growth, untanned. Under HTS 4101.90.10.40 as other raw equine animal skins not pretanned. Essential for high-quality leather 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
• Include preservation logs and chemical analysis in documentation to confirm pickling without tanning
• Ensure compliance with EPA rules on pickle liquors; declare any residual chemicals accurately
• Avoid bundling with tanned goods to prevent entire shipment reclassification