Salted Deer Skin from Germany
Raw deer skin preserved by salting to prevent decay, without tanning or further preparation. Classified under HTS 4103.90.11.30 for other raw deer hides preserved but not tanned, distinguishing from Chapter 43 exclusions.
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 for salt content and absence of tanning agents to confirm raw status
• Include lab certificates proving no pre-tanning processes per chapter note (b)
• Watch for moisture levels, as overly dry hides might be seen as 'dried' but still raw if untanned