Wet-Blue Buffalo Hide Unsplitted from Germany
Full grain unsplit buffalo hide in wet-blue chrome-tanned state, hair removed, without further preparation. HTS 4104.11.50 applies to 'other' bovine (including buffalo) wet-state hides not meeting cow/over 8kg/2.5sqm criteria. Ideal for heavy-duty 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
• Label shipments clearly as 'wet-blue' with chrome content analysis to distinguish from vegetable-tanned or crust
• Comply with CITES if wild buffalo; include origin declarations to avoid chapter 43 hair-on exclusions