Equine Full Grain Upper Leather for Boots from Germany
Whole unsplit full grain leather from equine hides, tanned and dressed as upper leather for high-end cowboy boots. Classified under 4107.11.60.10 as further prepared equine leather without hair, full grain unsplit, specifically for shoe uppers excluding 4114 types. It undergoes fat-liquoring for flexibility and water resistance.
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
• Provide lab analysis confirming upper leather properties like abrasion resistance per footwear standards
• Declare exact species (equine vs bovine) accurately to avoid reclassification
• Check for CITES if exotic equine breeds are involved