Water Buffalo Crust Leather Hide from Germany
Tanned water buffalo hide in dry crust state, without hair, not further prepared beyond basic tanning and drying. Classified under HTS 4104.49.30 as buffalo crust leather from bovine animals. Used primarily for manufacturing high-end leather 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
• Verify CITES documentation if from wild buffalo populations to ensure compliance with wildlife trade regulations
• Confirm tanning process is irreversible and hide is in dry crust state; provide tannery certificates
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring no further finishing like glazing or embossing has occurred