Dry Crust Hogskin Leather from Germany
Tanned swine hides processed into crust leather in the dry state, without hair or wool, not further prepared beyond tanning, retanning, or fat-liquoring. Classified under HTS 4106.32.00.00 as crust skins of swine in dry form per chapter notes defining crust. Used primarily for upholstery and accessories.
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
• Verify tanning process documentation to confirm reversible pre-tanning not applied, distinguishing from headings 4101-4103
• Provide CITES certification if swine skins originate from protected sources; declare exact moisture content as 'dry state'
• Avoid misclassification as finished leather (4107) by ensuring no surface coating or further preparation