Equine Crust Leather for Saddlery from Germany
Whole equine (horse) hide leather, full-grain unsplit crust in dry state, unit area ≤2.6 m². Matches 4104.41.20.00 criteria for tanned equine skins without hair, not further prepared. Commonly used in equestrian saddlery 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
• Include species certification (equine vs bovine) as both covered but documentation differs
• Measure surface area before splitting; post-split may reclassify
• Check for fat-liquoring evidence in processing records to confirm crust status