Equine Crust Upper Leather for Cowboy Boots from Germany
Tanned horsehide in dry crust form, whole equine skin ≤28 sq ft, prepared as upper leather for western-style cowboy boots. Fits HTS 4104.49.10.20 for equine crust hides without hair, not further prepared.
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
• Conduct surface area measurement post-tanning to confirm under 2.6 m² threshold
• Ensure no fat-liquoring beyond crust per note (b), or it may classify as prepared