Limed Buffalo Belly Hide from Germany
Raw buffalo belly section, limed for preservation and dehairing prep, not tanned or further processed. HTS 4101.90.35.00 covers this as 'other' (including bellies) buffalo hides 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
• Label as 'buffalo belly' precisely; bends/butts may have different duties within 4101
• Ensure no retanning or coloring, as chapter notes define crust for 4104-4106
• Use veterinary certificates for disease-free status, common for raw hides