Buffalo Crust Upper Leather for Cowboy Boots from Germany
Tanned water buffalo crust in dry state for upper leather in western cowboy boots, hair-free and crust-processed only. Falls under HTS 4104.49.40 as other bovine (buffalo) crust for uppers. Known for its strength and natural grain suitable for rugged footwear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES permits if applicable for certain buffalo species, though most tanned hides are exempt
• Declare as 'upper leather' explicitly in entry docs, as end-use affects potential reclassification
• Test for fat-liquoring to confirm crust status, avoiding shifts to wet-finished categories