Pickled Swamp Buffalo Hide from Germany
Dehaired raw hide from swamp buffalo, preserved via pickling in salt-acid solution, unchanged from raw state. Classified in HTS 4101.90.35.00 for other preserved buffalo hides.
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
• Test pH levels to confirm pickling doesn't constitute reversible tanning per chapter notes
• Declare weight wet vs. dry, as pickling adds moisture affecting valuation
• Avoid bulk packaging that implies tanning prep, risking shift to 4104