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%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
• Document lime treatment process to prove no tanning occurred
• Test for pH levels indicating liming stage only
• Avoid contamination with tanning chemicals during shipping