Buffalo Grain Split Leather Hide from Germany
A full buffalo hide processed through tanning and crusting, featuring the grain split layer without hair, used primarily for high-end upholstery and accessories. It falls under HTS 4107.12.40.00 as it is further prepared leather from buffalo grain splits, other than heading 4114. This classification applies to whole hides and skins of bovine buffalo post-tanning.
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 tanning process documentation to confirm it's not reversible, distinguishing from headings 4101-4103; declare exact origin and buffalo species to avoid misclassification; inspect for hair removal certification to comply with 'without hair on' requirement