Wet Blue Buffalo Hide (Unsplit, Heavy Weight) from Germany
Heavy-weight wet blue hide from water buffalo, chrome-tanned and maintained in wet state without splitting. Used primarily for durable upholstery and heavy-duty leather goods. Fits HTS 4104.19.50.30 as other bovine (buffalo) wet blues, not split, not further prepared.
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
• Measure thickness accurately (over 1mm typical for heavy weight) to distinguish from lighter splits
• Include salinity and pH test reports to prove wet state preservation during customs inspection
• Avoid common pitfall of drying in containers; use refrigerated shipping for long voyages