Chrome-Tanned Equine Upper Leather Wet-Blue from Germany
Wet-blue chrome-tanned hides from equine animals (horses), designated as upper leather for shoe manufacturing, in wet state without hair. Fits HTS 4104.19.40.60 as other wet-state upper leather excluding sole, not further prepared. Ideal for high-end equestrian footwear uppers.
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
• Provide equine species certification to distinguish from bovine under equine tariff lines
• Ensure humidity levels are maintained during shipping to preserve wet state classification
• Watch for misdeclaration as 'sole leather' which has separate subheading