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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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