Bovine Wet-State Upper Leather for Athletic Sneakers from Germany
Chrome-tanned cowhide in wet-blue form for sneaker uppers, flexible for athletic footwear construction without additional processing. Precisely matches 4104.19.40.10 as other wet-state upper leather from bovines. Chapter notes confirm exclusion of only hair-on or waste forms.
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
• Conduct fiber analysis to prove 100% bovine, avoiding blend misclassification
• Use ventilated packaging to maintain wet state without promoting drying
• Pair with footwear assembly declarations if for specific end-use verification