Buffalo Grain Split Cowhide from Germany
Whole grain split leather from buffalo animals, further prepared after tanning, unit surface area under 2.6 m², plain non-fancy finish. Classified in 4107.12.20.00 for bovine (including buffalo) grain splits meeting size limits, excluding parchment-dressed or 4114 leather.
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
• Document buffalo origin separately from bovine cattle to leverage GSP or trade agreement preferences
• Test for reversible tanning processes; if present, reverts to 4101-4103 per chapter notes
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial parts rather than whole hides