Wet-Blue Buffalo Full Grain Hide from Germany
A full grain, unsplit buffalo hide processed in the wet state using chrome tanning (wet-blue), without hair on, and not further prepared beyond the wet-blue stage. It falls under HTS 4104.11.30 as it is specifically a buffalo hide in wet-blue form, meeting the criteria for tanned bovine hides in the wet state. These hides are typically used for upholstery and heavy leather goods.
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 the hide is unsplit full grain and in wet-blue (chrome-tanned wet state) with lab tests for compliance; documentation must confirm buffalo origin and no further processing
• Ensure CITES compliance if from wild buffalo sources and provide wet-blue processing certificates to avoid reclassification as raw hides