Buffalo Upper Crust Leather for Motorcycle Jackets from Germany
Dry crust buffalo hide, whole under 28 sq ft, designated upper leather for durable motorcycle outerwear. Classed under 4104.49.10.20 as it's tanned bovine crust without further preparation.
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
• Use ISO-compliant leather testing for crust verification and hair removal
• Declare precise surface area in customs entry to prevent reclassification
• Bundle with apparel manufacturing docs if for further processing