Dried Buffalo Hide from Germany
A raw buffalo hide air-dried for preservation, retaining hair, suitable for further tanning. Classified under HTS 4101.90.50.00 as other raw bovine (buffalo) hides preserved by drying but not tanned or parchment-dressed.
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
• Document drying process to confirm no chemical tanning; inspect for splits or damage upon arrival
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'crust' which implies retanning