Salted Horse Butt from Germany
The butt portion (thick rear section) of a salted raw horse hide, equine origin, untanned. HTS 4101.90.10.40 covers such other raw equine parts like butts, not pretanned. Preferred for heavy-duty leather goods.
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
• Specify 'butt' on invoice with diagrams to confirm sub-classification within other equine hides
• Test for salt content to ensure preservation status; over 40% salt typical for this category
• Bundle securely to prevent damage, as splits affect value and classification