Water Buffalo Wet Grain Split from Germany
Grain portion split from water buffalo wet-blue hides, chrome-tanned and kept wet without further preparation. Classifies in HTS 4104.19.50.40 as buffalo (bovine) wet-state split grains. Preferred for heavy-duty boots and outdoor gear.
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
• Buffalo origin papers essential; often confused with bovine cattle leading to audit issues
• Split thickness specs (<1mm grain) must match to avoid full-substance classification
• Declare moisture content >30% to confirm wet state compliance