Vegetable Tanned Buffalo Whole Hide Leather from Germany
Whole leather hide from buffalo animals, chrome-free vegetable tanned and oiled after crusting, hair removed, unit surface area ≤2.6 m², not fancy. Classified in 4107.19.20.00 as further prepared bovine (buffalo included) leather, whole and small-sized. Used for high-end belts and wallets.
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 the vegetable tanning process to distinguish from crust or reversible tanning, as per chapter note (b)
• Confirm buffalo origin via supplier certificates; mislabeling as 'bovine' without proof leads to customs holds
• Measure hides flat without stretching; exceeding 28 sq ft reclassifies, a frequent importer error