Exotic-Print Fancy Cowhide from Germany
Full grain unsplit cowhide with fancy exotic animal print finishes for bold fashion belts. HTS 4107.91.80.00 for other fancy bovine leather prepared after tanning, no hair. Printing simulates luxury without using protected species.
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
• Pigment safety data sheets required for printed leathers to clear chemical regs
• Avoid 'exotic skin' misleading terms on invoices to prevent CITES scrutiny
• Batch consistency checks; print fading leads to quality claim denials