Vegetable Tanned Buffalo Hide Leather from Germany
A whole buffalo hide further prepared through vegetable tanning and oiling, hair removed, ideal for saddlery and heavy-duty bags. Classified in 4107.19.70.90 as bovine (buffalo included) whole hides prepared after crusting, other than fancy or 4114 types. It offers natural patina and strength for equestrian and outdoor gear.
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
• Include processing certificates showing post-crusting steps like fat-liquoring to justify 'further prepared' status
• Check for hair-on remnants; any trace could shift to chapter 43 if not fully removed
• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclaration; specify 'whole hides' vs sides to prevent duty evasion audits