Embossed Fancy Buffalo Leather Skin from Germany
Full-grain unsplit buffalo leather skin with fancy embossed patterns, further prepared after tanning for upholstery and luxury goods. Classified under HTS 4107.11.30.00 for bovine (buffalo) origin, small unit surface area, and fancy decorative treatment. The embossing qualifies it as 'fancy' per tariff definitions.
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 lab tests confirming no reversible tanning process to stay out of headings 4101-4103
• Declare exact surface area measurements in import docs to prevent disputes over the 28 sq ft threshold
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 'crust' if fat-liquored and colored before drying