Parchment-Dressed Swine Leather from Germany
Parchment-dressed leather from swine, a glazing process after tanning or crusting, producing a hard, translucent finish ideal for bookbinding. HTS 4113.20.00.00 covers this as further prepared swine leather without wool or hair. It's distinct from standard tanned leather.
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
• Include lab tests confirming parchment-dressing to differentiate from basic crust
• Check for EU restrictions on swine leather due to disease traceability requirements