Limed Goat Hides from Germany
Raw goat hides treated with lime for preservation and hair removal preparation, not tanned. HTS 4103.90.13.00 covers limed goat skins as 'otherwise preserved' raw hides.
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
• Document lime treatment process to prove no tanning occurred
• Test for pH levels indicating liming stage only
• Avoid contamination with tanning chemicals during shipping