Bovine Wet-Blue Shoulder Upper Leather from Germany
Shoulder sections of bovine hides tanned wet-blue for upper leather applications in casual shoes. Hairless, not further prepared, fits HTS 4104.19.40.60 other wet upper. Provides economical material for volume production.
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
• Measure substance (thickness) to confirm upper specs vs sole
• Include lab tests for chrome VI content under EU regulations
• Declare as 'wet-blue' explicitly to avoid dry reclassification