Limed Equine Bends from Germany
Bends (side cuts) from equine hides treated with lime for preservation and hair loosening, but not pretanned. HTS 4101.90.10 covers these as raw equine skins preserved without tanning.
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
• Document lime treatment duration to prove it's preservation only, not a pre-tanning step
• Obtain veterinary certificates confirming disease-free status for equine imports