Salted Goat Hides from Germany
Fresh goat hides preserved by salting to prevent decomposition, not dehaired or split. Classified under HTS 4103.90.11 as raw hides of goats (excluding Yemen, Mongolian or Tibetan types) that are preserved but not pretanned, tanned, or further prepared per chapter note 1(c).
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
• Verify exclusion of Yemen, Mongolian or Tibetan goat hides per chapter note 1(c); obtain veterinary certificates confirming preservation method; ensure no reversible pre-tanning processes to avoid reclassification to 4101-4103