Buffalo Grain Split Upper Leather for Work Boots from Germany
Full-grain split upper leather from buffalo hides, prepared post-tanning for rugged work boot uppers. It matches HTS 4107.12.60.10 as grain splits from whole bovine (buffalo) hides, designated for upper use. Known for its toughness in industrial 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
• Use thickness measurements (typically under 2.5mm for uppers) and supplier affidavits to differentiate from sole leather
• Comply with CITES if buffalo species is protected; include export permits from origin country
• Batch-test for chemical residues from tanning to meet REACH and CPSIA import standards