Buffalo Crust Upper Leather for Work Boot Uppers from Germany
Heavy-duty tanned buffalo crust leather in dry form, designated for industrial work boot uppers, without hair or further treatment. HTS 4104.49.30.10 covers this buffalo-specific upper leather crust.
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
• Include tannery certificates confirming crust stage and no fat-liquoring beyond allowed per notes
• Declare thickness and intended use for uppers to prevent footwear part misclassification