Buffalo Wet-Blue Lining Leather for Furniture from Germany
Whole buffalo (bovine) leather in wet chrome-tanned state, surface area not over 28 sq ft, suited as lining for upholstery furniture. Falls under HTS 4104.19.10 as tanned wet-state whole hide without further prep, offering supple lining properties. Buffalo hides provide unique thickness for durable linings.
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
• Differentiate buffalo from standard bovine with origin docs; both covered but affects value declarations
• Ensure no reversible tanning per notes—must be irreversible chrome process