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%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
• 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