Buffalo Crust Sole Leather from Germany
Dry crust buffalo hide, full grain unsplit, tanned for sole leather used in shoe bottoms. Not further prepared beyond crust processes, hair removed. Fits 4104.41.40.60 as other bovine/equine crust leather specified for soles.
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
• Test thickness and density to confirm sole leather suitability; mislabeling as upper can trigger audits
• Provide lab analysis showing crust processing (fat-liquored, dried) without reversible tanning
• Avoid packaging with finished goods to prevent classification as further prepared under 4107