Dry Crust Buffalo Grain Split Leather from Germany
This is unsplit full grain or grain split leather from buffalo hides, processed to the dry crust state without hair, not further prepared beyond tanning. It falls under HTS 4104.41.30.60 as 'other' buffalo crust in the dry state, excluding specific varieties like those described in chapter notes. Used primarily for upholstery and accessories.
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
• Verify the leather is in dry crust state (retanned, colored, or fat-liquored prior to drying) and not further finished to avoid reclassification
• Provide tannery certificates confirming no hair on and buffalo origin; ensure documentation distinguishes from chapter 43 woolly hides