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Equine Grain Split Sole Leather for Work Boots from Germany

Durable sole leather from equine grain splits, tanned and finished for heavy-duty work boots. Classified in HTS 4107.12.60 due to its preparation as sole leather from whole hides and skins of equine animals, without hair. It offers high abrasion resistance essential for sole applications.

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

• Include lab tests confirming thickness and density suitable for soles to support classification

• Ensure no hair on hides via inspection certificates to meet chapter exclusions

• Avoid bulk packaging that might suggest unfinished crust, risking downgrade to 4104-4106