Buffalo Wet-Blue Shoulder Grain Split from Germany
Chrome-tanned wet-blue shoulder cut from buffalo hide, grain split surface in wet condition, hair removed, not further processed. HTS 4104.11.50.70 covers this as other wet blue splits. Popular for handbag and accessory leather.
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
• Specify anatomical cut (shoulder/belly) in commercial invoice for accurate valuation
• Test for biocide treatment levels; insufficient preservation causes customs holds
• Bundle in salt packs to prevent drying during ocean freight