Limed Bovine Belly from Germany
Bovine belly portion (lower hide section) treated with lime for preservation and hair loosening, but not tanned. Under HTS 4101.90.50.00 as other raw bovine hides/skins, including bellies, preserved but not further prepared.
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 clearly as 'bellies' and specify lime preservation only; obtain origin certificates for quota checks
• Pitfall: confusing with pickled bellies which have separate codes