Water Buffalo Upper Leather Crust from Germany
Water buffalo hide tanned dry crust full grain unsplit for premium shoe uppers. Classified HTS 4104.41.40 as bovine upper leather without further preparation. Valued for bold grain and strength.
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
• Differentiate water buffalo from standard cow in origin certs for accurate bovine subheading
• Crust process logs essential to prove no reversible tanning