Bovine Full Grain Crust Sole Leather from Germany
High-quality full-grain bovine crust leather in dry state for shoe soles, tanned without hair removal beyond crust. Specifically for sole leather under 4104.49.40 as other crust types. Provides excellent abrasion resistance for outsoles.
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
• Specify sole thickness (>1.5mm typically) in commercial invoice to support classification
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial parts, which could invoke different quota treatments
• Include lab analysis for tanning type, distinguishing from reversible processes in chapter notes