Pickled Equine Hide from Germany
Raw horse hide preserved in a salt-acid pickle solution to inhibit bacteria, prior to tanning. Fits HTS 4101.90.50.00 for other raw equine hides preserved but not tanned or dehaired beyond basics.
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
• Test pickle solution pH to prove non-tanning; require health export certs from origin country
• Common issue: leakage during shipping causing weight disputes