Buffalo Full Grain Upper Leather for Footwear from Germany
Upper leather derived from buffalo hides, full grain and unsplit, with surface area ≤2.6 m², ideal for premium shoe uppers. It undergoes further preparation post-tanning for enhanced strength and finish. Fits HTS 4107.11.10.20 as bovine (buffalo included) whole hides specified for upper use.
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
• Label clearly as 'buffalo' leather with origin certificates, as buffalo is classified under bovine
• Test for chemical content compliance with REACH or similar regs for leather goods
• Avoid common pitfall of mismeasuring surface area; use official conversion to m²