Buffalo Wet-Blue Upper Leather for Boots from Germany
Wet-state tanned buffalo hides prepared as upper leather, hairless and suitable for boot production, not further processed. Under HTS 4104.19.40.60 as other wet-blue upper leather from bovine (buffalo included). Known for strength in rugged footwear applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'buffalo' (bovine) to avoid equine misclassification
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain wet state and prevent crust formation
• Conduct pre-shipment thickness measurements for upper leather specs (typically under 3mm)