Buffalo Wet-Blue Full Grain Upper Hides from Germany
Tanned buffalo hides in wet-blue state, full grain unsplit, intended for upper leather in boots and shoes. HTS 4104.11.40 applies as buffalo is included in bovine animals, wet state without further preparation, and specified for upper use. Chrome tanning keeps it moist and reversible.
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
• Label as 'bovine (buffalo)' clearly; customs may require species verification to confirm chapter 41 inclusion
• Avoid packaging that dries the leather during transit, as it could reclassify to crust
• Include lab analysis showing chrome content typical of wet-blue (3-5% Cr2O3)