Buffalo Hide Dry Crust Upper Leather from Germany
Dry crust buffalo hide tanned without hair, prepared for use as upper leather in boots and shoes. Classified under HTS 4104.49.40.60 as 'other' crust hides of bovine (including buffalo) animals for upper or sole leather. This robust material suits durable footwear production.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'crust upper leather' with thickness specs to match upper leather criteria
• Test for reversible tanning; if present, reclassify to raw hides (4101-4103)